RIBERY TO CHELSEA?

Roman Abramovich is taking matters to his own hands by making a deal with Bayern Munich
over Franck Ribery.

Its not a done deal yet, but news is the owner is personally making inquiries and even flying over to Germany to talk with Bayern Munich's General Manager, Mr. Uli Hoeness.

This is taken from THESUN.CO.UK:

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH will fly to Germany to make a £40million raid for winger Franck Ribery.

The billionaire Chelsea owner called Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness last weekend.

He made clear his intention to recruit the French star and is willing to pay the most ever by a British club to get him.

A senior Bayern source said: "Uli was taken by surprise by the phone call but was very honest and courteous with Mr Abramovich.

"We are still resolved to keep Ribery but Hoeness agreed to meet with Abramovich in Germany to discuss any offer."

As SunSport revealed last month, Manchester United and Chelsea will both launch bids for Ribery this summer.

United have yet to make an offer and Abramovich has now stolen a march on them.

New Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti was promised a marquee signing by the Russian billionaire but so far bids for Kaka and Alexandre Pato have failed.

Ribery has openly declared his preference to join Real Madrid.

Munich fear Ribery has signed a pre-contract similar to Cristiano Ronaldo which will see him leave for Real next summer.

Angered by Real's arrogance, the Germans may try to sell him to Chelsea.

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