Ribery keen on Arsenal switch - agent

French rising star Franck Ribery wants to join Arsenal at some stage in the future, according to his agent.

The 23-year-old was a huge success as France reached the World Cup final in the summer.

Though he has opted to remain at Marseille for now, his representative Bruno Heiderscheid insists he is a wanted man, with Arsenal especially keen on the player.

"Arsene Wenger likes the player a lot," Heiderscheid told the News of the World.

"He wanted to take him this summer but Marseille refused to sell. Arsene has made it clear he wants to take him next year.

"Franck would very much like to join Arsenal because of Arsene, the style of football they play and also because his very close friend from the France team, Thierry Henry, plays for them.

Heiderscheid added however: "I can categorically deny there is any agreement with Arsenal at this stage or even negotiations.

"These would have to take place in January at the earliest as we see how the season progresses with Marseille and Franck wants to concentrate on his current club.

"Franck is now a very big player in Europe and it's true the biggest clubs want him badly."