Arjen Robben is ready to quit Bayern Munich this summer after a sensational row with team-mate Franck Ribery - opening the door to a Premier League return.
The Holland winger is out of contract in June 2013 and is unwilling to sign an extension at the Allianz Arena, according to German newspaper Bild, following his bust-up with France ace Ribery.
It is claimed that the pair argued during Bayern's Champions League semi-final first-leg win over Real Madrid over free-kick responsibilities, resulting in Ribery slapping Robben in the face.
Bayern attempted to resolve the spat by reportedly arranging a lunch meeting the following day with the pair but Robben is said to remain unhappy over the run-in, angered that Ribery was only fined around £40,000 for the alleged incident.
Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool are all on alert for the 28-year-old former Chelsea star as Bayern decide whether to hold another round of contract negotiations or cash-in on his services before losing him on the cheap.
Robben cost the Champions League finalists £20million from Real Madrid in and Bayern president Uli Hoeness admitted: 'All I know is that he was just about to put pen to paper, and now that has all been postponed.'
But Bayern legend Franz Beckenbauer - who recently criticised the Dutchman - believes Robben will stay.
He said: 'Robben knows what to expect here at Bayern. That's why I expect him to sign a new deal eventually.
'It would be in the best interest of both parties.
'I know that Robben is angry with me because I criticised him, but that doesn't change my positive opinion of him. I am a big Robben fan.'
SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
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