Benzema 'dreams' of United

Highly-rated Lyon striker Karim Benzema has spoken of his desire to fulfil his "dreams" with Manchester United.

The France international is expected to quit the Ligue 1 champions at the end of the season and a host of Europe's top clubs are understood to be monitoring his progress.

However, the 20-year-old has backtracked on his previous declaration that he would prefer a move to Real Madrid by claiming he would relish the opportunity to showcase his talents at Old Trafford.

"There are many clubs," Benzema told L'Equipe when asked about his next club.

"Barca and Real, but also Manchester and Milan. It is all the big clubs which are dreams.

"I like Spain, but you can also really progress at Manchester or Milan. I want to reach a very high level."