Bayern ace Franck in his desire to join Madrid

Wow. Who would have predicted that Real Madrid would be capable of winning the Champions League around six months ago? No one, that's who. Although under the presidency of Florentino Perez, Madrid are returning to their Galactico ways and look every bit potential kings of Europe.

First it was Kaka, then Ronaldo and now Benzema looks destined for the Spanish capital. Franck Ribery has today signalled his desire to claim one of those sparkling media presentations that every major signing has become accustomed to. The question is, will the spending ever stop?!

Yet the one big doubt you would cast over Real Madrid's quest for world domination would be over that rather shaky back four that has always looked broken beyond repair. Throw in Raul Albiol and that problem may be close to eradication. Time will certainly tell.

So with Ribery desperate to join the Galactico revolution, it remains to be seen whether this seemingly limitless amount of cash will ever dry up. The rest of Europe will be desperately hoping it does sooner rather than later.