New York FC NOT interested in Casillas

New York City FC is in the process of taking shape under
new coach Patrick Vieira, and sources tell Goal USA the
club's roster transformation will not include the addition of
Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Sources have confirmed that NYCFC has made no inquiries
and has no interest in signing the FC Porto player. Recent
reports have claimed that Casillas is on the radar of the MLS
club as rumors have circulated for the past month linking
Casillas to a move stateside.

NYCFC starting goalkeeper Josh Saunders was one of the
few bright spots on a team that struggled defensively in its
inaugural MLS season. Shoring up the backline has been a
top priority for NYCFC, which made the recent rumors linking Casilllas to NYCFC strange.

Casillas isn't the first Spanish star to be linked to NYCFC,
which employs striker David Villa. The club was also the
target of rumors linking Carles Puyol to a move to New York
last year, and midfield legend Xavi was also linked to the
team a year ago.
NYCFC currently boasts Villa, Andrea Pirlo and Frank
Lampard as the club's three designated players. The club is
expected to add more players before the start of the season,
but goalkeeper does not appear to be near the top of the list
of priorities for Vieira's side.