Chelsea are making Bayern
Munich ace Franck Ribery their top January transfer target.
The Telegraph says despite the public protestations of
manager Carlo Ancelotti that he
is happy with the squad he has, it is understood that, following
discussions with sporting director Frank Arnesen, who is assuming
responsibility for transfers, Chelsea have decided to try again to sign
Ribery.
A bid of just over £40 million for the 26-year-old midfielder
was rejected by Bayern Munich in the summer even though
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
involved himself in the negotiations.
Bayern had hoped to pin Ribery down with a new contract – his
present deal runs out in 2011 – but it seems likely that he will
continue to resist, especially with other clubs interested.
