Bayern sets lofty price for Ribery

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01/21/2009 - Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bayern Munich have warned off potential suitors after placing a $193 million price tag on the head of Franck Ribery.

The France winger has been linked with a move to AC Milan in recent days as a potential replacement for Kaka.

The Brazil star was in line for a $168 million move from the Italian giants to Manchester City before the deal fell through earlier in the week.

But Bayern general manager Uli Hoeness claimed that if Kaka was worth that figure, then Ribery's value was greater.

"If Kaka is meant to be worth $168 million, then Franck Ribery is worth $193 million," claimed Hoeness.

"We would only perhaps start to consider selling him at a sum like this."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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