So, another big name has been linked with Arsenal. Well, only this time it actually looks like a transfer that might actually ensue.
According to reports, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are in advanced talks regarding a possible move for Franck Ribery to the Emirates this summer. Sounds great, doesn’t it?
Bayern Munich had an extremely disappointing season last time around as they finished third in the Bundersliga. So Bayern have been pretty busy in the transfer market this summer landing the likes of Manuel Neuer, Rafinha and Jerome Boateng. Apart from the players coming in, Bayern are also looking to offload injury-prone players and all the deadwood as they look to revamp their squad to challenge for the Bundersliga and Champions League this season. The biggest name that appears to be on his way out of the German club is France winger Franck Ribery.
It appears that Arsenal are considering a £22 million offer to sign the injury-prone star. You might also be interested to hear what Arsenal CEO Ivan Gazidis had to say a few days ago:
‘We still will be active in this window.’
‘We haven’t finished our business at all. We’re just not conducting it publicly; we’re working hard privately.’
Is this one of those ‘private’ negotiations Mr. Gazidis was talking about? Well, if that is the case, then Arsenal are certainly doing some serious business out there. I say this because Ribery is one of the biggest names in football right now and has shown enough of his ability on the big stage to prove this.
It is also believed that Wenger has always been a great admirer of the Bayern star. Well, he is French and so it is understandable. But it is understood that Wenger never considered making an offer for Ribery because of his hefty price-tag of around £40 million a few years ago. But after an injury hit season, in which Ribery made only 22 starts, Bayern are ready to cash in on the winger and will probably allow him to go for around £22 million. It appears that Arsene Wenger has marked him as the perfect replacement should Fabregas or Nasri leave the club this summer.
Practically, he isn’t exactly a like-for-like replacement for either Fabregas or Nasri, but the Frenchman brings with him a wealth of international and Champions League experience, something Arsenal are in dire need of. Being a natural winger, Ribery’s arrival might also make Wenger think of some major tactical changes that will bring out the best in the explosive Frenchman.
His football talents need no mentioning. He has all the attributes that a winger requires and his right foot is absolutely amazing.
he would cost atleast 25 – 30 mill
and am not sure it would be worth it.
i dont se wenger even making a bid
but arsenal doo need atlesst one world clas player coming in this summer to get us fans in a good mood
ARSENAL CANNOT SIGN RIBBERY. WNGER IS JUST DECEIVING PEOPLE. HE IS TOO STINGY. I KEEP WONDERING HOW HIS WIFE LIVES WITH HIM UNDER THE SAME ROOF.
He is not married but is said to have a fancy bit in Paris …
Jagielka 2day,Samba 2mro…,Cahill nxt wk….& Arsenal is consistently bn linkd wt all d playrs,d world over..yet we end up snappn up toddlers & make dem 1st team playrs,only 4 dem 2 peter out whn it matters most.. I hear dat d board is on his neck 4 new recruits bt hw genuine is dat…with Ivan Gazidis claimin,Arsenal deals ar kept unda wraps.. Dats anotha delay tactics 2 buy tym until d window shuts down com Aug.,31st.. If Arsenal fails 2 land any silverware dis seasn,team morale wil drop,d few influential playrs at d club wil seek greener pastures elsewhere & d possibility of attractn big names wil disappear…
Bemoaning Arsenal fans … you xxxxhead. If the Arsenal fans had been in charge of transfer policy for last season when, at last, Wenger – the God figure – had money to spend … the team would have won something.
And no, buying Ribery would not persuade us. Not only because of his under age sex allegations. The man is on the decline.
prone injury lad,discipline problem…wondering is this type of gooner that we need?hmm
What, do you sit on your couch and make up this stuff in your head ??? there have been no talks and if they’re doing business behind closed doors, HOW did you come to know that they’re targeting a 22 million rated player as a replacement for the boys that we got for peanuts ?