Thursday 16 August 2012

Robin Van Persie Jets off to Manchester United


Van Persie says 'bye Arsenal'
Dutch player and Last season’s Premier League top goalscorer for Arsenal FC,Robin Van Persie will be travelling to Manchester United to add the finishing touches and complete a medical ahead of his move.

A statement on Arsenal’s official website read: ‘Arsenal Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for the transfer of Robin van Persie to Manchester United. Van Persie will travel to Manchester on Thursday in order to agree personal terms and complete a medical ahead of the proposed move’.

Reports say Van Persie is due to sign a four-year deal at Old Trafford for a fee of £24m. The 29-year-old who scored 27 league goals last season will be joining the likes of Wayne Rooney.  Man United lacked a second striker to build a formidable team last season.

‘Manchester United is pleased to announce it has reached agreement with Arsenal Football Club for the transfer of Robin van Persie’, the Old Trafford side declared on their official website.

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