Despite the fact that he is strongly linked with European champions Manchester United, the France striker wants a move to any of Spain's top two Barcelona or Real Madrid.

"My future? I like Spain. Next year I will play for Barca or Madrid," he told France's Stade 2 program.

"Some people have said I cannot play at the highest level. How ridiculous? I have a lot to learn and am still growing.

"I am only 20 and am working hard to improve all the time."

After finishing last season as French Ligue 1 top scorer with 20 goals, Benzema currently tops the league goal-charts with eight strikes.