BAYERN Munich have told Arsenal that Franck Ribery is not for sale.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is a known admirer of the 25-year-old Frenchman, who is busy preparing himself for the Euro 2008 Championships.
It is also rumoured that Chelsea and a host of top Spanish clubs are also in the hunt for the winger's signature.
But Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insisted that Ribery is playing a key role at Allianz Arena and would not be leaving at any price.
"We could have sold Ribery twice by now. We have had requests from the Premier League and Spain but I would rather sell our most precious silverware than him," said Rummenigge.
"We will not listen to any offer. I have a good relationship with most clubs throughout Europe and if they come to me, the answer will be no way. Not for any fee."
Bayern snapped up Ribery from Marseille for £17million last summer and he helped the club to a domestic double - scoring 14 times in the process - in his first season in Germany.
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