Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea target Ribery puts Arsenal on red alert after Bayern Munich exit plea
Franck Ribery admitted he is ready to leave Bayern Munich for a shot at Champions League glory.[LNB]But Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will be disappointed to hear the France winger giving a ringing endorsement to London rivals Arsenal rather than his Barclays Premier League high-flyers.[LNB] Red alert: Franck Ribery warns Bayern Munich aren't strong enough to compete with the best[LNB]Admirer: Roman Abramovich[LNB]Abramovich is prepared to pay £45million for the 26-year-old nextmonth and Bayern have finally conceded they will have to sell theirprize asset if he does not accept a new contract in the next few weeks.[LNB]Asked under what conditions he would stay in Bavaria, he said: 'Iwould like to win the Champions League, but our team probably does nothave the quality. Right now, we cannot compete with Barcelona, RealMadrid, Arsenal or Inter Milan.'[LNB]Bayern cannot allow Ribery's value to depreciate as he enters the final 18 months of his contract.[LNB]Abramovich would make him the best-paid player in the Premier Leagueon close to £200,000 a week, but Ribery said: 'Money plays no role inmy considerations. I have a very good living, earning good money.'[LNB]Manchester United and Barcelona enquired about the left winger inthe summer, and Spanish circles claim there is already an agreement forReal Madrid to sign him. But Ribery told German newspaper Bild: 'No,no, no! I have signed no pre-contract with Real. I haven't signed withanybody.'[LNB]It seems unlikely he will pen anything with Bayern, where his relationship with boss Louis van Gaal appears strained.[LNB] Stage: Franck Ribery is set to play at the World Cup with France next summer[LNB] Ribery closer to £45m Chelsea move as Bayern reveal fears over his contract£45m Franck: Roman Abramovich to break the bank for Bayern Munich starAnelka eyes new Chelsea contract before finishing his days in the MLSTHE FIRING LINE: Gianfranco Zola and Phil Brown at mercy of the big boys - but find out who can enjoy Christmas cheerFOLLOW BAYERN MUNICH IN OUR STATS ZONECHELSEA FC
