Van Gaal urges Bayern to resolve Ribery transfer saga

05 July 2009 18:55
Time to sell? Bayern coach Van Gaal watches over Franck Ribery in training. Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal is looking to end the speculation surrounding Franck Ribery as he believes 'it is not good for the club'. The Dutchman, who led AZ Alkmaar to the Eredivisie crown last season, is hopeful the France international will stay at the Allianz Arena but he is also aware the ongoing saga may be disrupting the rest of the squad. Ribery is being chased by big-spending Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City but Bayern have remained steadfast in their refusal to sell. However, with the talented playmaker admitting last week he wouldjump at the chance of moving to the Bernabeu, Bayern's hand may beforced. Van Gaal told Bild am Sonntag: 'The rumours are not good for Franck, not good for Bayern Munich and not good for me. 'It must be resolved quickly. We must solve the problem but it is not thatsimple. There are many factors involved, not least the money.' 'He wants to go, if the reports are correct. I need to speak to him about it.' Van Gaal acknowledged that if Bayern do sell their prize asset, he will haveplenty of financial clout in the transfer market, although he refused to admit anew goalkeeper was a priority. 'It could be that we could sign another player,' he said. 'If we sell Ribery then we will have enough money. On the move?  Ribery has said he would jump at the chance to play for Real 'A good goalkeeper is very important but Jorg Butt and Michael Rensing have made a good impression. 'A new goalkeeper is not necessarily a priority. It is something I will have to look at in the first two weeks (of pre-season).' Ancelotti in last-ditch bid to convince Ribery his future is at ChelseaChelsea and Manchester United snub: Franck Ribery admits he wants to sign for Real MadridChelsea and Manchester United snub: Franck Ribery admits he wants to sign for Real Madrid  

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