Manchester United have maintained their eagerness to acquire the striker, who looks likely to make the switch to Old Trafford after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 agreed to open official talks.
Robin Van Persie’s much hyped about transfer to the Premier League runners-up could be sealed before the team’s trip to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 it has been revealed by the English press.
According to reports, Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hannover-96-c39492 in a bid to convince his old rival Arsene Wenger into selling his ace captain.
Wenger, though, is keen to send Van Persie away from the Premiership but has had his options closed with the player reiterating his desire to join the Red Devils.
Furthermore, Manchester City’s and Juventus’ failure to come up with the right amount of cash means that Fergie’s troops are favourites to land the Dutchman.
Van Persie has demanded that he receives wages in the same pay bracket as a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 and while United are willing to give him that, they are still struggling to haggle with the Gunners over the transfer fee.
Arsenal want a solid £25 million for the attacker but the Reds are offering £20 million but with added incentives based on performances the two clubs could agree and let the player depart for greener pastures before the season starts.
Now former Irish International http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-c29347 McGrath has claimed that by signing the Netherlands’ star, United would indeed speak volumes about their Premiership ambitions.
“If van Persie comes to Manchester United, I think they could take the crown back. If you could add another 25-30 goals to the United team, I think City would stand up and take notice. If van Persie does go to Manchester United, it is going to be a huge
boost. It would be a great, great acquisition for Manchester United."
He also piled praise on Welsh winger http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985, claiming that the veteran was still going strong despite being at the end of his career.
"I love Ryan, he has been a great servant to Manchester United, but we have got to look to strengthen in midfield. That’s the area I will be looking for him [Ferguson] to go out and find someone who can take their places,” he said.
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