Real Madrid chief Emilio Butragueno has assured Gonzalo Higuain he is a wanted player.

There are reports of Real offering Gonzalo Higuain to Manchester City for Sergio Aguero.

Butragueno said: "Rumours seem to be inevitable. We are delighted with Higuain. He's scored 24 goals in 20 league games and just remember I was the league's top scorer with 19. He is a world class striker and we intend for him to stay here many years. He arrived here very young and we regard him as a club player. He has always behaved impeccably whether he plays or not.

"When the season ends, the coaching staff will work to strengthen the team if necessary, but that is a long way away and what matters right now is to fight for the two titles at stake."