Lancashire have guaranteed Wasim that his contract and benefit will not be affected even if they do sign Warne, and are set to offer him a position as bowling coach, but Wasim said: ``I'm not happy about the situation.
``I accept that the club had to do the best for the team and I appreciate that I haven't played this season because of my injury.
``But the surgeon is confident that my shoulder will be fine. The operation was successful and it should be stronger than ever.
``I will be playing for Pakistan in the winter and I wanted to come back to Old Trafford to fulfil my contract as a player next year.
``I think I could win as many championship matches as Shane Warne. He is a great bowler, but he has never played in county cricket.''
Lancashire are so keen to sign a leg spinner, they may even turn to Kent's Zimbabwean Paul Strang if Warne turns them down.
Strang has been a big hit in his first season in county cricket, but the 27-year-old may still be available as he only joined Kent as a temporary replacement for Carl Hooper.