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Report: Manchester United To Replace Ronaldo With Ribery
It could be a busy summer at Old Trafford if reports in the British media prove correct.
Apr 5, 2009 2:14:06 AM
Champions League : Franck Ribery (Bayern)
Manchester United are reportedly planning to sign Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery this summer, according to a report in the News of the World.
The British tabloid claims that the English champions have joined the chase for the French international and will beat off competition from the likes of Barcelona and Inter to sign the 25-year-old.
The paper reports that their sources at the Nou Camp believe that the Red Devils are almost certain to capture Ribery and have already begun negotiations with the Bayern man.
Ribery joined Bayern in 2007 from Marseille and has been a huge hit in the Bundesliga helping his side claim a league and cup double last season.
However, the Frenchman has recently extended his contract with sponsors Nike, which has led to speculation that he may shortly be leaving Adidas-backed Bayern. Both United and Barcelona are Nike teams.
Barca had been thought to be favourites to land Ribery; however, with reports surfacing yesterday that Cristiano Ronaldo may finally join Real Madrid in the summer, United may be in a position to make a move.
Ronaldo’s flirtation with the Spanish giants has been well-documented and should new reports prove correct he may finally be granted his desire to play in the Primera Division at the end of the season.
Should the Portuguese international depart Old Trafford, United will be in the market for a replacement. And with Real reportedly willing to pay £75 million for Ronaldo, they will not be short of funds either.
Gill Clark, Goal.com
It could be a busy summer at Old Trafford if reports in the British media prove correct.
Apr 5, 2009 2:14:06 AM
Champions League : Franck Ribery (Bayern)
Manchester United are reportedly planning to sign Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery this summer, according to a report in the News of the World.
The British tabloid claims that the English champions have joined the chase for the French international and will beat off competition from the likes of Barcelona and Inter to sign the 25-year-old.
The paper reports that their sources at the Nou Camp believe that the Red Devils are almost certain to capture Ribery and have already begun negotiations with the Bayern man.
Ribery joined Bayern in 2007 from Marseille and has been a huge hit in the Bundesliga helping his side claim a league and cup double last season.
However, the Frenchman has recently extended his contract with sponsors Nike, which has led to speculation that he may shortly be leaving Adidas-backed Bayern. Both United and Barcelona are Nike teams.
Barca had been thought to be favourites to land Ribery; however, with reports surfacing yesterday that Cristiano Ronaldo may finally join Real Madrid in the summer, United may be in a position to make a move.
Ronaldo’s flirtation with the Spanish giants has been well-documented and should new reports prove correct he may finally be granted his desire to play in the Primera Division at the end of the season.
Should the Portuguese international depart Old Trafford, United will be in the market for a replacement. And with Real reportedly willing to pay £75 million for Ronaldo, they will not be short of funds either.
Gill Clark, Goal.com
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