The France international remains one of the hottest commodities on the transfer market this summer, with some of Europe's top clubs reportedly lining up to sign him despite Bayern general manager Uli Hoeness and new coach Louis van Gaal being keen to retain his services.

Ribery did little to clear up the matter when quizzed on French football show Telefoot, saying: "Honestly, I do not know.

"But it is a question I ask myself a lot at this time."