Franck Ribery

[SystemBlueBob 0]

Matt, I was with you at first but if some of these numbers are true....I mean, how could they NOT sell him?

The numbers for him are off-the-charts, imo

[warnie_666 1,081]

And Bayern, say We wont get a Leg of Ribery's for 43million. Id say to him, Shove Ribery up your arse.

If we sign, Zirkov, I dont see us signing Ribery. Thats pretty clear.

[Matterz 67]

Matt, I was with you at first but if some of these numbers are true....I mean, how could they NOT sell him?

The numbers for him are off-the-charts, imo

I agree, they would be stupid not to sell him for the amounts of money being speculated, but again its all speculation, I really cant see someone actually coming in with that sort of money in the first place, except maybe Man City, but I certainly cant Chelsea paying out 13 million more than the record transfer fee, it just doesnt make financial sense. Thats why I dont think they will actualy sell him, obviously Bayern feel he is worth a lot more than he actually is

[Term-X 7,891]

i'd rather have ashley young

allthough getting a big name like ribery or aguero/benzema etc would show the world that we mean business

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

sport.co.uk

Kaka chase over as Chelsea turn to Ribery and Villa

Chelsea have all but conceded defeat in their pursuit of former World and European player of the year Kaka, as the Brazilian looks set to join Real Madrid from AC Milan, and the West London club have now set their sights on Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery and Valencia’s David Villa.

According to reports in the Guardian, the FA Cup winners desperately want Ribery, who privately would also favour a move to Real Madrid, after Carlo Ancelotti revealed in his autobiography that he admired the French ace.

Bavarian giants Bayern Munich are desperate not to lose their prized asset, and yesterday their general manager Uli Hoeness admitted as much when he said: “Van Gaal really wants to keep him.”

“We will not let Ribéry go. There will be inquiries for Ribéry in the next four to six weeks, I'm sure. We will be polite but we will not negotiate. We are not going to celebrate on the telephone when somebody offers a certain amount.”

David Villa is also a reputed target, and with Valencia’s crippling debt ensuring a sale has to be made, the Spanish star, who top scored at last summer’s European Championships, is available to the highest bidder. Again the player would favour a stay in La Liga with a move to Barcelona, however both Chelsea and Manchester City are waiting in the wings should any developments unfold.

[EskWeston 696]

I just can't see us signing either Ribery or Villa to be honest. More just a feeling than anything else but i just can't see us either of them comming.

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

Thats why I love the summer. The rumours are flying around thick and fast.

Especially now that we've supposed to have bid £73m for Kaka its out there that we're willing to spend big, so obviously we'll be linked to the majority of top players in europe.

[Morpheus 8]

too ugly

nah im kidding lol, but i dont think we will get him, dont want him anyway, rather have kaka' any day.

[the wes 7,212]

Florentino Perez has confirmed an interest in French international Franck Ribery and made clear that Zinedine Zidane’s role as an advisor on transfer matters has been decisive. The Bayern Munich star has been strongly linked with Premier League duo Chelsea and Manchester United, but with Barcelona also monitoring the 25-year-old it is thought that the Bernabeu outfit have decided to move swiftly by approaching Bayern Munich.

Speaking to French publication L’Equipe, Perez, who has already intimated that Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo will move to Spain, emphatically stated:

“It would be an immense satisfaction to be able to have Ribery with us.

"But first of all I have to speak to his current club, Bayern Munich. Over the coming days, I will get in touch with my friends Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Bayern's chairman) and Uli Hoeness (manager) to ask them what they plan to do with Ribery.

"As an adviser, Zidane talked a lot about Ribery," Perez said.

"He explained to us that (Ribery) would correspond perfectly to Real Madrid's philosophy. And we listened to him."

[Tomlewis7 0]

I read somewhere that Barca are now after Zhirkov aswell. I hope we dont end up getting none of these players, Id like to see Ashley Young and Zhirkov if Ribery is definatly not for sale. It would be epic if we got those two and either Aguero, Villa or Pato as a striker. Probably unlikley though. I still cant put my trust in Malouda's new form...I cant see it lasting, and he doesnt really ever take players on down the wing anyway. Just my opinion (probably a wrong one)

[SystemBlueBob 0]

Just reading off of the reports, it seems Ribery's ownership is hell bent on keeping him even with outragous transfer fees

[warnie_666 1,081]

Let them take Kaka, Ronaldo, Ribery.

Id like to see more hungry players who have the desire to win it all and not the ones who have won it all.

[Wxgba 306]

I'd rather have Ashley Young, Sergio Aguero and Alexandre Pato than Kaka, Ronaldo and Ribery.

Well, maybe not over Kaka, but over Ronaldo and Ribery, definitely.

[Laylabelle 9,534]

From the Sun so god knows:

Real Madrid are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of France international midfielder Franck Ribery for £60m.

[thejolta 1]

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has ruled out any move to England because he does not like the country's climate.

The explosive midfielder is currently the subject of much interest from English and Spanish teams, and could leave the Allianz Arena this summer.

Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona are all gearing up for a summer battle for the 26-year-old, who has hinted that he could be on the move.

Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly after the French winger as he sees him as the ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, should the Portuguese star leave the club for Madrid.

The Spanish giants themselves are attempting to start up another galactico era, with president Florentino Perez reportedly chasing Kaka, Ronaldo and Ribery.

Primera Division and European champions Barcelona are also understood to be after the France international, as they are looking to strengthen their squad with a view to retaining both their newly-acquired championships next season.

Ribery himself has said that he is happy at Bayern, but admits he does not know what will happen over the summer.

Speaking to Telefoot, Ribery said, "Honestly, I do not know, but it is a question I am asking myself frequently at this time.

"I will see how the situation evolves. It is not easy. I am happy at Bayern."

"[i won't move to England] because they have the same weather as in Germany."

Ribery has been with Bayern since 2007, and has made 53 Bundesliga appearances for the club, scoring 20 goals.

http://goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/06/...ts-england-move