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Bayern To Barca: Forget Ribery
Bayern Munich have set Franck Ribéry's transfer status to 'indispensable to the club', according to Sport.

Reports emanating from Spain on Sunday suggested that Barcelona's incoming boss, Josep Guardiola, is a keen admirer of Ribéry's qualities, and that he would be delighted to have him in the midfield sector of his squad.

The Frenchman, who arrived from Olympique Marseille for a fee worth €28 million, has been one of Bayern's stand out players, having played a crucial role in his side's Bundesliga and German Cup achievements.

Many top clubs have been eyeing the French winger, but the Bavarians are keen to keep one of their main stars in the team as they plan on mounting a serious Champions League challenge upon their return to Europe's elite competition.

Bayern have reportedly told Barcelona's Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain, that their star has no price and that he is not up for sale nor for trade.

Ribéry, meanwhile, is said to be unhappy with his club's posture, as he would very much like to know Barcelona's terms.

However, Bayern have reportedly promised him that the club's goal is to strengthen the squad in order to win the Champions League, a trophy he has not lifted as of yet.

Ribery will now have a one-week vacation period before joining the French squad for Euro 2008.