Source: Daily_Mail
Ribery thanks Bayern for the loyalty bonus...by handing in a transfer request
Bye-bye Bayern: Franck Ribery could be set for a move away from Germany
Franck Ribery is set to hand in a transfer request at Bayern Munich - but only after he has received a loyalty payment from the German club. The France star is believed to have a clause in his contract that entitles him to the bonus, which is due to be paid on August 14. Ribery is then expected to ask for a move once he received the sum.Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid will all be watching with interest, and any transfer request could spark a fight for the £50million-rated winger.
The Premier League giants could be favourites, despite Madrid's huge spending power, as Bayern are said to be angered by the Spanish club's arrogance and lack of respect in dealings over Ribery.Ribery, 26, has indicated that he would be willing to join Sir Alex Ferguson's side and that he wants to quit the Bundesliga.United are still in desperate need of replacing Cristiano Ronaldo's firepower, after the Portuguese star's world record £80million transfer to Madrid. But new Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is also known to admire the Frenchman and craves a marquee signing this summer to affirm the club's status in the face of mega-bucks Manchester City's huge summer spending.
