Football Talk : Ribery

Football Talk - Ribery plays down Real link - 14/09/10

Editor — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:45:00 GMT

Franck Ribery has reiterated his commitment to Bayern Munich after being again linked with a move to Real Madrid. ...(read more)

Football Talk - Ribery blow for France & Bayern Munich - 23/10/09

Editor — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:44:00 GMT

France have suffered a major setback ahead of their World Cup play-off with Ireland as Franck Riberby has found out he will be out for another month.

The talismanic Bayern Munich schemer has been suffering with tendinitis in his left knee and missed Wednesday night's Champions League defeat to Bordeaux as a result. L'Equipe is reporting Ribery went to see a knee specialist this week and that the diagnosis ruled him out of next month's play-offs.

Ribery's club coach Louis Van Gaal said: "We want to help him recover from this injury. But I can't tell you how long he will be sidelined. It could last one month, but it's not for sure."

Football Talk - Ribery denies Real Madrid deal - 01/09/09

Editor — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:14:00 GMT

Franck Ribery has denied suggestions that there is a deal already in place between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich that would see him leave for Spain next summer. Bayern turned down all approaches for the French winger in the summer with Real thought to be among a host of top clubs interested.

"Is there an agreement between Bayern and Real for a transfer next summer? Never, I deny it. That is fake. Absolutely nothing has been sorted out so far," he told France Football. "Bayern officials didn't propose me any extension. Maybe we will talk. I have never closed any door. My preference is to move to Spain. One day I will play in La Liga."

The former Marseille man also admitted that his relationship with coach Louis van Gaal had started frostily, further fuelling rumours that his long-term future lay away the Bundesliga outfit. "For the start of the season in Germany, I was not fit enough for Van Gaal," he added. "He said I was injured. It was a lie, I was not injured.

"It is true I have been upset. I showed Van Gaal I could be in the group, but he made his decision. The most important thing is trust with the coach, and it is complex. We should all laugh a little more too. It is the first time I don't have a positive contact with a coach. I have less feeling. We only have a professional relationship."

However, Ribery revealed that he was now looking forward to playing alongside new signing Arjen Robben and, after the Dutch international scored a debut twice in a 3-0 win over champions Wolfsburg at the weekend. "This is a great signal from the club," he told TZ. "Robben is a very good player, I am very happy. I had been longing for a player like Robben. Recently I felt the players being under a certain sort of blockade, nobody was smiling and no one was out to say a thing, everyone was just serious.

"I do not think this club is needing toughness, you always need to find the right mixture of toughness and joy, and really I was lacking the joy in terms of my team-mates and the daily life at the club."

Football Talk - Franck Ribery wants to stay at Bayern - 17/08/09

Editor — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:09:00 GMT

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has dismissed claims that he tried to engineer a move to Real Madrid and insists he is staying at the Allianz Arena.

The 26-year-old France winger has been linked with a move to Madrid this summer and Bayern have also previously confirmed offers from Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea. But while reports suggest that Ribery is unhappy in Germany, he says he has not tried to seek a move and has no intention of leaving in the near future.

"I never said I wanted to go to Real Madrid," he told Telefoot. "If I had wanted to leave, I would have made an announcement. What bothers me is that I have never spoken about it. I cannot stop clubs making offers. It was not just Real - there was also Barcelona, Manchester (United) and Chelsea. What I can tell them is that today I am still at Bayern. The door was well and truly closed. My bosses really want me to stay."

Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 17/08/09

Editor — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:23:00 GMT

SoccerBible's resident football experts trawl through the back pages and hunt down the best internet forums everyday, to bring the latest transfer rumours...

CITY DESPERATE FOR LESCOTT?

- Manchester City are set to make a renewed £20million cash-plus-players offer to Everton, as Mark Hughes is desperate to finally land defender Joleon Lescott. (The Sun)

DO LIVERPOOL NEED DEFENDERS?

- Liverpool are considering a bid for Bilbao's £10million-rated central defender Fernando Amorebieta. (The Sun)

- Liverpool have also enquired about Dynamo Kiev central defender Pape Diakhate, and have been quoted a price of £7million. (Daily Mail)

NO FROM AGUERO AND RIBERY?

- Chelsea have been told by Atletico Madrid that striker Sergio Aguero will not be sold so late in the transfer window, according to a reports in Spain. (The Times)

- Chelsea have also been told by Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery to forget about signing him, after the French international pledged his future to the German club. (The Sun)

TAYLOR OUT CAMPBELL IN?

- Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is prepared to hand in a transfer request, in order to force through a move back to the Premier League with Everton. (The Sun)

- Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell is hoping to join Newcastle if Taylor does leave. (Daily Mail)

UNITED DEFENSIVE PROBLEMS?

- Manchester United could be about to beat Liverpool and Everton to the signing of Stoke centre-back Ryan Shawcross. (Daily Mail)

- An injury crisis at United has left them with five unfit defenders, which could force manager Sir Alex Ferguson to dip into the transfer market. (The Times)

Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 14/08/09

Editor — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:44:00 GMT

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UNTIED IN FOR AGUERO AND RIBERY?

- Manchester United scouts were casting their eye over striker Sergio Aguero during Argentina's 3-2 win over Russia on Wednesday. (The Sun)

- Franck Ribery wants to leave Bayern Munich, which has encouraged Manchester United and Chelsea to increase their efforts to sign the French winger. (The Times)

REPLACEMENT DEFENDER?

- Everton have bid £8million for Newcastle central defender Steven Taylor, as they prepare to lose Joleon Lescott to Manchester City. (Daily Star)

TRIPLE SWOOP?

-Sunderland are planning a triple swoop for Portsmouth goalkeeper David James and defender Sylvain Distin, as well as Lucas Neill who is out of contract at West Ham. (Daily Mirror)

BID FOR DUNNE?

- Aston Villa have moved to bolster their defence by putting in a £5million bid for Manchester City centre-back Richard Dunne, who could be surplus to requirements at Eastlands. (Daily Express)

DAMIEN DUFF TO SIGN?

- Damien Duff could be set to leave Newcastle and return to the Premier League, with Fulham winning the battle for the left-sided midfielder. (Daily Mirror)

Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 11/08/09

Editor — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:24:00 GMT

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ABRAMOVICH TO SIGN RIBERY?

- Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will fly to Germany to attempt to complete the signing of Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery for around £40million. (The Sun)

BARCA NOT HELD TO RANSOM OVER CESC?

- Barcelona have warned their fans that they will not spend over the odds to bring former youth midfielder Cesc Fabregas back to the Nou Camp. (The Sun)

- Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has told Arsenal to stump up £15million if they want to take centre-back Brede Hangeland across London. (Daily Mail)

CLOSE IN ON DEFENDER?

- Joleon Lescott will finally complete his move to Manchester City, after the Eastlands club made a final offer of £20million to Everton. (Daily Mail)

- West Ham's £15million-rated Matthew Upson has given Manchester City further hope in their hunt for a central defender, as he has rejected a contract extension at Upton Park. (The Telegraph)

TWO EVERTON SIGNINGS?

- Everton are lining up a £14million bid for Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon. (The Sun)

- Everton are also hopeful of landing Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos. (The Independent)

LATE TRANSFERS?

- Hull are closing in on the signature of Reading's Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Hunt, and are alos poised to offer free agent Henri Camara a contract after the striker's departure from Wigan. (The Times)

- Hull are also in the market for former Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden. (The Sun)

Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 10/07/09

Editor — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:52:00 GMT

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RIBERY TO ANFIELD?

- Todays biggest story is that Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery could be on his way to Liverpool, after bookmakers slashed the odds on Ribery heading to Anfield. (Sky Sports Site)

- Liverpool are lining up a move for Inter Milan's Esteban Cambiasso in case either Xabi Alonso or Javier Mascherano leave the club. (Sky Sports Site)

BARCELONA PURSUE FABREGAS?

- Barcelona are stepping up their pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, after club president Joan Laporta claimed the £40m-rated Spaniard is top of their transfer targets, Although Fabregas is at the centre of a potential bidding war between Barcelona and Real Madrid. (The Sun)

- Because Arsenal seem to have missed out on Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo, Arsene Wenger now wants to sign Ever Banega, Valencia's 21-year-old Argentine midfielder. (Daily Telegraph)

ETO'O ULTIMATUM?

- Manchester City have given Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o 24 hours to sign, or miss out on becoming the best-paid player in English football. (Daily Mirror)

TERRY TO STAY?

- New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has met with John Terry, and believes his captain is happy to stay at Stamford Bridge despite talks of a £30m offer from Manchester City. (The Sun)

- Although City are increasingly confident of tempting Terry to Eastlands by making him their highest paid player, despite Chelsea's offer of a new contract to the 28-year-old England captain. (Daily Mirror)

SPURS GO FOR CAREW?

- Villa boss Martin O'Neill is facing a battle to keep John Carew, as Tottenham Hotspur prepare a £5million bid for the striker. (Daily Express)

Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 08/07/09

Editor — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:49:00 GMT

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MADRID CAN'T AFFORD ALONSO?

- Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano has said the £35million fee quoted for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso means they are close to giving up on any attempt to sign him. (The Independent)

RIBERY IN, TERRY OUT?

- As Real Madrid have spent over £170million this summer they can no longer afford Bayern's Franck Ribery, opening the door for Chelsea to meet the German club's £69million asking price. (The Guardian)

- John Terry will leave Chelsea as he is upset at not being contacted after the recent £30million bid from Manchester City. Who have Wayne Bridge informing them of reasons Terry would be persuaded to leave. (The Sun)

MELO TARGET NUMBER ONE?

- Arsenal are so keen on combative midfielder Felipe Melo from Fiorentina they are prepared to trade both Emmanuel Eboue and Philippe Senderos as part of the deal. (Daily Express)

TOFFEES BID FOR DEFOUR?

- Everton have tabled a £13million bid for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour, folloiwing their initial £9million offer being rejected. (The Independent)

TWO DEFENDERS IN?

- Spurs are fighting it out with Sunderland for the signature of Republic of Ireland central defender Richard Dunne from Manchester City. (The Sun)

- Tottenham are also keen on Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross, and are prepared to offer £2m plus midfielder Didier Zokora in the deal. (The Sun)

Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 25/06/09

Editor — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:31:00 GMT

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CHELSEA MISS OUT ON PLAYERS?

- Chelsea will miss out on Franck Ribery, who is only interested in a move to Real Madrid, as well as missing out on Alexandre Pato and Andrea Pirlo, who have both decided to stay at AC Milan. (The Times)

- Meanwhile, Inter Milan are in town to complete a £10million double swoop for Deco and Ricardo Carvalho. (The Sun)

NO FROM NEW RONALDO?

- United target Douglas Costa, the new Cristiano Ronaldo, feels he is better than the 20 day trial period United have offered. (Globesporte.com)

- Wigan winger Antonio Valencia will decide on his future when he returns from holiday, with Wigan confirming the club have accepted bids between £14-18million from Manchester United and Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)

FABREGAS STUNS ARSENAL?

- Fabregas has dropped a big hint he would entertain leaving Arsenal, after stating the club is "impotent" due to their failure to win anything, which has alerted Real Madrid who are in the market for a new midielder. (The Sun)

JO THE BAIT?

- Manchester City will use Jo as bait to lure Joleon Lescott away from Everton, after the Brazilian impressed whilst on loan. However, Fulham have also declared their interest in the Brazilian forward. (Manchester Evening News)