Fed-up Bayern teammates want Ribery to join Real Madrid

Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery has emerged as Florentino Perez's top target for Real Madrid.

The Daily Mail says sources close to the Bernabeu have revealed that Ribery is now the prime target to provide extra flair on the flanks, ahead of Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The France midfielder has increasingly alienated his Bayern Munich team-mates in recent weeks by constantly filling the dressing room with talk of his proposed move to Real.

Bayern bosses have always insisted Ribery is not for sale but are now ready to discuss a fee with Real after fearing the 26-year old £20million signing from Marseille is posing a growing threat to morale at the Allianz Arena.

"He is always talking about Real Madrid, and there is a feeling now that it may be better for all concerned if he went," said a Bayern insider.

One of Ribery's advisers also acts for Zinedine Zidane, who will have a prominent role at the Bernabeu under Perez, and it is believed talks are already underway over concluding a deal that would keep Ronaldo from Real's clutches for at least another 12 months.