Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea clear for Ribery bid as £45m France star refuses to sign Bayern deal
Auf wiedersehen: Franck Ribery [LNB]Bayern Munich will listen to offers for Franck Ribery after it emerged that the France star has ruled out signing a new contract with the German giants.[LNB]The 26-year-old's agent has given Chelsea the green light to follow up their interest in the winger following categorical denials that Ribery had already signed an agreement to go to Real Madrid at the end of the season.[LNB]Bayern president Uli Hoeness says it would be 'fiscally irresponsible' to hold on to the former Marseille star beyond the summer unless a contract extension is agreed. [LNB]Hoeness has been determined to tie his star player to the club, butRibery admits he has no plans to get around the table with hisemployers and is prepared to see his deal run down and leave fornothing in 18 months.[LNB]His agent Alain Migliaccio said: 'Riberywill not renew with Bayern. Either he will complete his contract or hewill go somewhere else at the end of the season.'[LNB]Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is a huge admirer of Ribery and is prepared to bankroll a £45million deal.[LNB]However,Stamford Bridge boss Carlo Ancelotti says he is reluctant to do deal inJanuary and may wait until the summer, despite the risk of FIFA'stransfer ban being invoked if an appeal to the Court of Arbitration forSport fails in the next few months.[LNB]Reports in Germany this weeksuggested that Arjen Robben's summer move from Real Madrid to Bayernwas the first instalment of a £50m deal to see Ribery go the other wayin 2010. However, both clubs denied an agreement existed.[LNB]Manchester City and Manchester United may also revive their interest.[LNB] Dismissed: There was no conspiracy behind Arjen Robben's move to Bayern Munich[LNB] Bayern deny claims Ribery will sign for Real with Chelsea and Man City in lineChelsea boss Ancelotti scoffs at Arsene Wenger's 'magical' powersChelsea's cool Carlo Ancelotti is unflappable! Andy Gray delivers his verdict on the Premier League season so far...Check out Bayern Munich in our Stats ZoneCHELSEA FC
