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Chelsea Target Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery & Valencia's David Villa – Report
The Blues have targeted the duo after conceding defeat in trying to land Real Madrid-bound Kaka and his Milan team-mate Pato...
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Jun 4, 2009 9:02:06 AM
According to a report in the British broadsheet The Guardian, Chelsea have identified Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery and Valencia's David Villa as two of their top targets this summer.
It was reported on Wednesday that the Blues had hoped to hijack Real Madrid's €65 million (£56.2m) bid for Milan's Kaka with an offer of €83.8m (£73m). However, the west London club have since denied making an official approach for the Brazil international, and have apparently conceded that he will join los Blancos.
It is also thought that Chelsea have given up their pursuit of Alexandre Pato as the Rossoneri are unlikely to allow two of their most prized assets leave the San Siro during the close-season.
Therefore, the Pensioners have turned their attentions to Ribery and Villa.
However, they may struggle to land the former as Die Roten have previously declared they will not even consider offers of less than €100m (£87m).
On Wednesday, Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness reiterated the club’s intention to keep the 26-year-old, stating, "[Head coach Louis] van Gaal really wants to keep him.
"We will not let Ribery go. There will be inquiries for Ribery in the next four to six weeks, I'm sure. We will be polite but we will not negotiate. We are not going to celebrate on the telephone when somebody offers a certain amount."
Valencia, on the other hand, are likely to listen to bids for Villa as a result of their huge debts.
It is thought that the 27-year-old striker is keen to remain in Spain, and a move to Barcelona may be on the cards, especially if Samuel Eto'o leaves the Nou Camp.
Ricky Brooks, Goal.com
It was reported on Wednesday that the Blues had hoped to hijack Real Madrid's €65 million (£56.2m) bid for Milan's Kaka with an offer of €83.8m (£73m). However, the west London club have since denied making an official approach for the Brazil international, and have apparently conceded that he will join los Blancos.
It is also thought that Chelsea have given up their pursuit of Alexandre Pato as the Rossoneri are unlikely to allow two of their most prized assets leave the San Siro during the close-season.
Therefore, the Pensioners have turned their attentions to Ribery and Villa.
However, they may struggle to land the former as Die Roten have previously declared they will not even consider offers of less than €100m (£87m).
On Wednesday, Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness reiterated the club’s intention to keep the 26-year-old, stating, "[Head coach Louis] van Gaal really wants to keep him.
"We will not let Ribery go. There will be inquiries for Ribery in the next four to six weeks, I'm sure. We will be polite but we will not negotiate. We are not going to celebrate on the telephone when somebody offers a certain amount."
Valencia, on the other hand, are likely to listen to bids for Villa as a result of their huge debts.
It is thought that the 27-year-old striker is keen to remain in Spain, and a move to Barcelona may be on the cards, especially if Samuel Eto'o leaves the Nou Camp.
Ricky Brooks, Goal.com
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