Ribery says 'non, merci'

Asked about the rumours linking him with a summer move to Barcelona (read more here), Bayern Munich right winger Franck Ribéry (24) made clear to German newspaper Abendzeitung that he doesn't have any plans to leave.

The French international is quoted saying: "I know that there's a lot of talking going on and that many clubs want to buy me. But I feel good in Munich and my family does too. I want to stay here." Ribéry came to Bayern from Marseille last summer for a transfer fee of 24 million euro.

Lucio looking for Brazilians

Although the player has a running contract until 2010, German tabloid Abendzeitung claims that Bayern Munich central defender Lúcio (29) could be on way his way to Barcelona. The player is quoted saying he would like to play in one of the three major leagues and sees another advantage about Barcelona: “I have never made a secret of the fact that it is important for me to have compatriots in my club. A team with more Brazilians makes everything easier, on the pitch and in private life.”

Barcelona would be offering the Brazilian international a four year contract, but will have to negotiate with Bayern, who doesn’t intend to let the player go. Lúcio sees no real problem: “Yes, the club has already told me that they would like to keep me. But I am convinced we can quickly find a good solution for all parties.” A transfer price of between 15 and 20 million euro (°) is been put forward.