Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is set for talks with Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness over the future of star player Franck Ribery .

A senior Bayern source said "Uli was taken by surprise by the phone call but was very honest and courteous with Mr Abramovich.

"We are still resolved to keep Ribery but Hoeness agreed to meet with Abramovich in Germany to discuss any offer."

It is thought that Abramovich is under pressure to provide manager Carlo Ancelotti with a big name signing. Meanwhile, if they are to lose the French winger, Bayern are keen to listen to offers from clubs other than Real Madrid, who have long pursued Ribery.