Benitez to add Bayern star to ‘Best Midfield in the World’?

Bayern’s French international Franck Ribery has emerged as a surprise target for Rafael Benitez as he looks to cure his winger problems.

Reports from Germany claim that Benitez will make a £20million offer after the forthcoming EURO2008 championships in a bid to prise away one of Europe’s most talented players from the Allianz Arena.

Benitez is keen to add the ‘missing piece of the jigsaw’ to make up a midfield trio of Gerrard and Babel to play beneath Fernando Torres in an adventurous 4-2-3-1 formation which would see Mascherano pair up with either Alonso, Lucas or whomever Rafa buys for this slot, sitting in front of the back four.

A purchase of this stature would surely signal serious intent from our club in providing the necessary funds to allow Benitez to re-claim the coveted ‘Best Midfield in the World’ status.