Premier League - Paper Round: Blues eye Ribery

Eurosport - Tue, 10 Nov 08:23:00 2009

Chelsea will make Franck Ribery their number one transfer target once the transfer window opens in January.

2009-10 Bundesliga Bayern Munich Franck Ribery - 0

Having had their transfer ban suspended, Chelsea are now in the luxurious position of being able to actually spend some of Roman Abramovich's cash in the New Year, and long-term target Ribery tops the Blues' wish list.

A bid of just over £40 million for the Bayern Munich midfielder was rejected in the summer, even though at one stage even Jose Bosingwa, who is highly-rated by the Bundesliga club, was thrown into the mix.

Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan of the France international and, with Ribery stalling over the signing of a new contract in Germany, the Chelsea boss is set to make another move in January. (Daily Telegraph)

Robinho's exit from Manchester City is close to being sealed at a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with the Brazilian now likely to leave for Barcelona on an initial loan deal.

The European champions are set to pay a £6m 'arrangement fee' for the forward, who cost City £32.5m 15 months ago, with a view to a permanent move to the Camp Nou in the summer. (The Sun)

Tottenham are lining up a £3m swoop for Valencia midfielder Vicente, who has fallen out with the cash-strapped Spanish club after blaming club doctors for his persistent injury problems.

The former Spain international is usually overlooked in favour of David Silva and Manuel Mata and Valencia are ready to offload him once the window opens in January. (Daily Mail)

West Ham striker Dean Ashton has finally admitted defeat in his battle against a persistent ankle problem and is set to announce his retirement. (The Times)

The England international's latest breakdown came in September last year and he has not played since. His decision could spark a £7m compensation claim to the FA. (The Independent)

And finally for today's meagre offerings, Bolton are considering making a loan move for injured Everton striker James Vaughan (Daily Mail), Blackburn are eyeing up Hajduk Split's Bosnian winger Senijad Ibricic and Ajax starlet Luis Suarez has played down reports of a January move to Manchester United.

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  1. hey the most bustard Scouse-Baby!!!!!!! dont u ever­ dare ti spoke out of islamic, pride u are simply dont­ know what islam is ok????? so please just close your­ mouth for the silly comment like this!!!!! Coz its­ really important for your own sake!!!

    From Haszran, on Sat 5 Dec 4:27AM

  2. Ribery- Man United! defo!

    From TERRY K, on Tue 10 Nov 6:55PM

  3. Rushad!!! You Bl*oody Ba*stard Tali*ban!!! B*loody­ musli*m terrori*st!!!
    Go and support your local­ Football Club in Islamabad!!!

    From Scouse-Baby, on Tue 10 Nov 5:08PM

  4. I still can't believe their transfer ban is­ suspended, what is the point in giving one to a team if­ it doesn't make any difference over the first­ transfer window they come to?

    Watch them splash out­ outrageously in january to cover lost chances during­ the impending ban.

    Therefore any difference a transfer­ ban would have made to teach a lesson is almost­ nullified....

    From james, on Tue 10 Nov 3:07PM

  5. dean ashton was good

    From chris c, on Tue 10 Nov 2:57PM

  6. woof woof ggrrrr

    From american-pitbull, on Tue 10 Nov 2:27PM

  7. hey foey they will be doing you out of a job next ha ha­ only joking your all right for a scouser new id the­ cloners out and giving it me large you know who i am we­ had our dissagreements but its sorted now hope your lot­ can get up for city like you did for us or they will­ have your cl spot pal

    From american-pitbull, on Tue 10 Nov 2:27PM

  8. Sorry James - but what does "a disaster in terms­ of image" mean? What the f uck has Ribery's­ ability as a footballer player got to do with image?­ And if Chelsea are intent on building a site based on­ image, don't you think that you might find Terry­ and Fat Frank having to play with bags on their heads?

    From Lawrence, on Tue 10 Nov 1:31PM

  9. what the hell is going on with that John Terry? His­ mums a theiving toerag and his dads a drug dealer what­ type of scumbags are these people no wonder john terry­ is a rubber faced rat

    From FoeyP, on Tue 10 Nov 1:30PM

  10. Arsenal......i am hoping Wenger brings in a top center­ back as cover for Vermealen and Gallas as we do not­ have good cover there while Djourou is out injured! ­ Song would be my first choice as cover and then use­ Denilson in the holding role behind Cesc & Diaby.

    From paul.newman72, on Tue 10 Nov 1:14PM

  11. Ribery will be at Real Madrid not Chelski! Robinho to­ Barca and Ribery at Madrid, will make a great El­ Classico!!!

    From paul.newman72, on Tue 10 Nov 1:12PM

  12. Scouse baby, its obvious ur the 40 year old man virgin­ from the film. so go visit donney at the mental­ hospital u virgin.

    From royalforce11, on Tue 10 Nov 1:03PM

  13. RIBERY COME TO CHELSEAAAAAAAAA

    aBd !

    From Osman, on Tue 10 Nov 1:02PM

  14. Hey Chelsea dont need Ribery, just keep Essien ok

    From Johnson - captain Johnson, on Tue 10 Nov 12:40PM

  15. I kinda agree with James. I feel that Ribery wont fit­ in Chelsea, but is still a great player. Unlike Ribery,­ Aguero would fit PERFECT. Spend ur money on him,­ Chelsea!

    From Azeldeen, on Tue 10 Nov 12:19PM

  16. scouse baby why dont u piss off from this page? I cant­ stand ur half written French and i think u should learn­ to speak clear english first......piss off to­ Europa......u wont even win that since Bayern and Barca­ r joining u there!

    From Rushad, on Tue 10 Nov 12:17PM

  17. I am French and a season ticket holder at SB. I do not­ think that Ribery would be the right player for­ Chelsea. He is certainly talented, but mentally not up­ to the level, and a disaster in terms of image, I would­ say. He definitely has more of a Utd profile. Gourcuff­ is the deal. The only real top French player at the­ moment. Young, technically brilliant, physically­ strong, and very intelligent, he is the next Kaka and­ the right player to be picked in view of the­ replacement of Ballack to be planned soon.

    From James, on Tue 10 Nov 12:05PM

  18. charlottereman say that to my face i will chew your­ ankle you lesbo woof woof gggrrrr you can be my­ b.i.t.c.h i will do you doggy style woof woof ggggrrrrr­ no one messes with me and my lockjaw ggggrrrrrrrr

    From american-pitbull, on Tue 10 Nov 11:52AM

  19. bienvenue monsieur franck ribery....blue blood is­ running tru ur veins...i can see that....join ur french­ colleague here n play with the best n be the­ best....monsieur...!!!..the era of chelsea with wing­ wizard is coming...!!...beware...

    From fizzi, on Tue 10 Nov 11:51AM

  20. killerdog63ggmu you sound like an idiot grow up you­ inbred @#$%

    From charlottereeman, on Tue 10 Nov 11:39AM
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