Lyons chief Aulus warns United: Benzema is going nowhere

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The 20-year-old frontman is regarded as one of the best young players in Europe
after scoring 21 league goals to spearhead Lyons' seventh consecutive Ligue 1
title last season.

Wanted: The silky skills of Benzema have attracted many admirers - but the 20-year-old will remain at Lyons

Aulas is in currently Barcelona to attend the European Club Association (ECA)
conference at the Nou Camp, and with the Catalan giants reportedly amongst
Benzema's admirers, he took time to dispel speculation a deal could be made to
sell his star striker.

"With 40million euros or 50million euros we would sell Benzema's ear," Aulas joked to reporters.

"It is not a question of money. The player wants to achieve something big in the Champions League with Lyons.

"He is happy at the club and this can be seen with his latest contract renewal. I am sure that he will stay with Lyon until the 2010 World Cup finals."