In a long interview in the Journal “Le Dauphiné Libéré“, Zinedine Zidane, who is the adviser of Florentino Perez, declared : “(Ribery) is a wonderful player who has his place at The Real. And playing in such a team is a real chance in the career of a player who, according to me, we can  not refuse. After Munich, it would be a great opportunity for Franck. The answer is in his hands“. (more…)

Barcelona is in agreement with the french player said Ribery’s agent on sport.es. However, the Bayern Munich is not ready to transfert the star. Barcelona argues that Kakà, former golden ball is worth 67 million euros, and therefore that Franck Ribéry, who has yet won any major title, is not worth more than 50 million. This justifies the first part of Catalonia offers including probably 1 or 2 players that Pep Guardiola did not count.

As expected, Florentino Perez is trying to build a team capable of rehabilitating the Real. His tactic his to attract stars and more Spanish players with hundreds of millions of euros.

According to the British newspaper The Daily Mail, the Real Madrid has made an offer of 23 million euros to Liverpool in order to obtain the services of Xabi Alonso.

Unable to hire the player in 2004, the new Madrilan boss wants this time to achieve the transfer of the Basque player, his favorite : “For me, Xabi Alonso was the leading passer in Europe. I would be very happy if we can recruit him but I know that Benitez would not let him slip”.

The icelandic footballer recieved a proposal from Lyon’s club and declared that he evaluates this possibility (according to sport.es).

Close sources of the FC Barcelona have confirmed the early steps and ensure that this does not deals with the transfer of Karim Benzema. The attacker is a special case. For now, Gudjohnsen appreciates the interest of the former France Champion. The Olympique de Marseille had already approached Barcelona in December, but had finally opted for Brandao as Gudjohnsen was not yet decided to leave. The icelandic would rather return to the Premier League, a league he knows well.

The English ‘mercato’ has not yet started. Gudjohnsen is not binded by the Barça and will virtually have the choise to decide his future destination.

But OL will ever see Gudjohnsen playing with his jersey if an English club also claims its interest …

The Bayern Munich will do everuthing to make Franck Ribéry’s life impossible. The german Club does not want to facilitate the departure of the french player.

The Real Madrid will have to put the price if the club really wants to recruit Ribery …

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