But the Premier League champions will wait two weeks before weighing in so that a clause in Ribery's Bayern Munich contract is active.
The French winger is due a loyalty bonus on August 14, after which he is expected to request a transfer.
Bayern have fended off interest from Real Madrid whose arrogance and lack of respect infuriated the German giants.
But Ribery has indicated he would be willing to move to Old Trafford and wants to quit Germany.
United believe Ribery, 26, is prepared to force the issue but would not do so until any financial issues have been sorted.
Bayern are understood to be more willing to negotiate with United but are likely to demand nearer £50m.
United boss Alex Ferguson sees Ribery as Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement.
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti also revealed his admiration for the Frenchman.
United line up £35m bid for Ribery
United are set to launch a £35million bid for Franck Ribery. But the Premier League champions will wait two weeks before weighing in so that a clause in Ribery's Bayern Munich contract is active. The French winger is due a loyalty bonus on August 14, after which he is expected to request a transfer. Bayern have fended off interest from Real Madrid whose arrogance and lack of respect infuriated the German giants. But Ribery has indicated he would be willing to move to Old Trafford and wants to quit Germany. United believe Ribery, 26, is prepared to force the issue but would not do so until any financial issues have been sorted. Bayern are understood to be more willing to negotiate with United but are likely to demand nearer £50m. United boss Alex Ferguson sees Ribery as Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement.
Ian McGarry, The Sun
Meanwhile, Manchester City boss Mark Hughes insists he will not be blown away by Sir Alex's hairdryer. The Reds manager gave City the 'hairdryer' treatment after their cheeky poster hailing Carlos Tevez's move from Old Trafford to Eastlands, but Hughes said: "I'm trying not to rise to it. It was just a bit of fun between the two sets of supporters."
In other news, England goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence has warned Ben Foster he must be playing regularly this season to be considered part of Fabio Capello's World Cup plans.
Lol i think it a rumour ba, doubt bayern will sell. Mayb if ribery buy out of his contract if tts possible.
if he can do it, why not go to RM where he is barking all the time??
Originally posted by iceFatboy:if he can do it, why not go to RM where he is barking all the time??
RM alrdeady struggling to sell players....doubt they will be willing to spend big money on another midfielder like ribery if they manage to capture alonso
35 million? thats peanuts in recent standard
This news is... very unlikely. BM will only do business unless its $60 to $80 million...
Their chairman already said that their looking for the same price RM offered Utd for Ronaldo. -.-ll
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yep, it seems quite confusing news, one mins they not selling, then they paste a for sale @ 80m, then this news about loyatly bonus.
Unless Ribery really hates BM and wants to move, i think MU will get him, else RM is his first choice la.
Originally posted by iceFatboy:yep, it seems quite confusing news, one mins they not selling, then they paste a for sale @ 80m, then this news about loyatly bonus.
Unless Ribery really hates BM and wants to move, i think MU will get him, else RM is his first choice la.
sounds like another hargreaves moment lolsss