Man Utd Transfer News: Robin Van Persie To Old Trafford This Week?
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was absent from last night's 4-3 win over Hanover to complete the signing of wantaway Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.
the Sun, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was absent from last night's 4-3 win over Hanover to complete the signing of wantaway Arsenal striker Robin van Persie. Manchester United have been firm favourites to sign the 29-year-old Arsenal forward and PFA Player of the Year in hopes that he is goals would help the club reclaim the Premier League title from "noisy neighbours" Manchester City. The Red Devils boss has stated he needed to leave the pre-season tour of Germany early on club business but as Robin van Persie is rumoured to be having a medical in Manchester and with Sir Alex confirming a bid has been made suggests this club business is to finalise the blockbuster deal. Manchester United will play their first league game on Monday 20th August away at Everton and Fegie hopes to include Robin van Persie along side Wayne Rooney for the opener. Manchester United have already spent around £20 million this season and with reportedly another £20 million left, Sir Alex Ferguson may make one of the biggest signings in Premier League history.