Arsenal confirm Van Persie exit

Robin van Persie is finally on his way out of Arsenal and the Dutchman’s destination will be Premier League runners-up Manchester United, according to an official statement published on the Gunners’ website.

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Reports across the English media on today confirmed that the Arsenal captain had gotten his wish and a deal had been agreed with United, subject to a medical and agreement over personal terms.

Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been trying to sign the want-away star throughout the summer but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger had been reluctant to sell the PFA Player of the Year to a direct rival.

However, after Fergie became directly involved in negotiations and United reportedly increased their bid from around £15 million to over £20 million + add ons.

Van Persie will travel to Manchester on Thursday in order to agree personal terms and complete a medical ahead of the proposed move. The transfer could be completed by tomorrow afternoon and RvP is poised to be unveiled at his new club well before they take on Everton at Goodison Park on August 20.

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HERE'S WHAT RVP WANTED TO MAKE HIM STAY

He demanded a £5m loyalty bonus, plus £13m a year [that's £250k pw], a new right back, a new centreback, and his own Dutch physio shipped in to work with him full-time, paid for by the club !