If Bayern won't sell Ribery, I won't pursue him- unless Munich change their mind, insists Real chief

10 June 2009 15:32
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has cast doubt on his side's prospects of signing Bayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery. France international Ribery, along with Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and David Villa of Valencia, is viewed as one of the potential new wave of 'galacticos' by Perez who began his high-profile recruitment drive with the capture of Kaka on Monday. Bayern are reluctant to part with their prized asset, however, and have slapped a prohibitive 100million euro price tag on Ribery's head in a bid to ward off likely suitors, with Chelsea also reportedly tracking the player. The German club's message appears to have got through to Perez, who conceded inan interview with Spanish radio programme 'Radiogaceta de los Deportes' that adeal would not be pursued while Bayern remain reluctant to sell. 'Ribery belongs to Bayern and [the club] does not want to sell,' he said. 'Therefore I have to be respectful to the club. It is another thing if they change their mind.' Real Madrid send doctor to check on Cristiano Ronaldo as Perez caves in on £75m fee to sign Manchester United starRibery rumours continue as Bayern winger admits his future is still up in the airNot for sale: Benitez heads off Man City and Barcelona bids to buy Javier Mascherano   

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