Valencia to Bayern as Ribery replacement?

It would seem fairly obvious to me that Frank Ribery will be off this summer from Bayern. Whatever they say publically can be taken with a pinch of salt because when the likes of Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid et al come knocking for your star player it is very easy for their heads and hearts to be turned. Bayern are a fine side with a great history but Ribery will surely know he can win more accolades elsewhere. And Bayern will know they can get far more for him than they ever thought.

So this brings me round to the third club who are in contact with Wigan for their winger Antonio Valencia. With rumour mills saying it's Bayern Munich, i wouldn't be at all surprised if it was. They know Ribery is probably off and need a replacement. With Manchester United and Real Madrid both apparently interested in Valencia then he'd be an obvious choice. And if they can do a deal for Valencia with not only Wigan but United i.e. United leave Valencia to Bayern, then they may well give either United a clear run for Ribery. It's a nice thought but it's extremely doubtful it will work like that.

I think they'll be a load more articles on this throughout the day.