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Real Madrid Director Puts Blockers On Manchester City Move For Gonzalo Higuain
Director general rules out striker's exit...
29-May-2010 11:11:00 AM
By Adithya Ananth
Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano insists Manchester City's number one summer target Gonzalo Higuain is not for sale.
The Argentine hit-man is currently locked into a contract dispute with the Spanish club, having finished as their top-scorer during the 2009-10 season to steer them to second place in the La Liga.
It is believed the former River Plate forward earns only £15,000-a-week at the Bernabeu, and it's been reported he's haggling over new terms with the Blancos amid interest from the Citizens.
However, despite the on-going wage disputes Valdano has ruled out any sale for the 22-year-old prolific goal scorer.
"[Gonzalo] Higuain is under contract for three more years and he set the benchmark last season," he said according to the Daily Mail.
"He is not for sale."
Manchester City are believed to be looking to add more firepower to their ranks as they prepare to launch a serious bid for the Premier League title next season.
The Argentine hit-man is currently locked into a contract dispute with the Spanish club, having finished as their top-scorer during the 2009-10 season to steer them to second place in the La Liga.
It is believed the former River Plate forward earns only £15,000-a-week at the Bernabeu, and it's been reported he's haggling over new terms with the Blancos amid interest from the Citizens.
However, despite the on-going wage disputes Valdano has ruled out any sale for the 22-year-old prolific goal scorer.
"[Gonzalo] Higuain is under contract for three more years and he set the benchmark last season," he said according to the Daily Mail.
"He is not for sale."
Manchester City are believed to be looking to add more firepower to their ranks as they prepare to launch a serious bid for the Premier League title next season.
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