It's basically just a re-jig of an older article. It doesn't really give us any new information than what has already been said, so it's clearly just a paper-seller. This situation is just "as you were" for me.

hmmmmmmmm

Im not getting my hopes up it could happen it could not im not believing a thing till its actually a done deal.SAF wants him so who knows now that we have missed out on Moura maybe we will step up to sign Van Persie who seemingly prefers a move to us lets wait and see.

Should be the new muppet fantasy. Welcome to all the muppets from the Lucas thread. Let the fun begin.

Manchester United have shot into pole position in the race to sign wantaway Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.

Earlier this week Roberto Mancini virtually conceded defeat in his attempts to lure the Dutchman to City and Juventus, the other contenders in a three-way battle, are now thought to have cooled their interest after being confronted with his hefty wage demands.

That leaves the Reds at the front of the queue – and M.E.N. Sport understands van Persie could jet in to sign as early as tonight.

The targetman, who turned 29 on Sunday, was photographed training with his team-mates on Monday in Germany where the Arsenal squad are currently on tour.

They take on FC Cologne on Sunday but it is unlikely van Persie will still be a Gunners player by then.

The twist is the latest in a long-running saga that has gathered pace in the last seven days. Mancini had made no secret of his desire to bring van Persie, the current Footballer of the Year, to the Etihad Stadium.

But he appeared to throw in the towel on Sunday, going on record to state it was ‘unlikely’ that the move would happen.

And reports in Italy earlier this week claimed that the Turin giants had also given up their pursuit.

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Van Persie’s inclusion in Arsenal’s tour party fuelled speculation that he would perform a U-turn and sign a new deal at the Emirates.

But he is known to favour a switch to Old Trafford where he would form a mouthwatering partnership with Wayne Rooney.

And the indications are that the deal is now finally expected to go ahead – which would send a clear message across Manchester that the Reds are determined to wrestle back the Premier League title.

Arsenal are demanding £25m for van Persie although the final fee is expected to be around £20m.

The transfer would also back Fergie’s claims that his spending budget has not been hampered by the huge debts the club incurred by the Glazer family’s takeover.

Meanwhile, a United delegation is expected to fly to the US ahead of the Reds’ flotation on the New York Stock Exchange.

M.E.N. Sport understands that United will float on Friday in a bid to raise around £190m although it is not yet known if an official from the club will ring the famous bell that kicks off the day’s trading at the Big Apple stock exchange.

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereven...an-persie-deal

Reporting that RVP may be flying in to Manchester tonight for a medical at United.... thoughts ?

This is a post by Robert Lisiewski, describing the great man himself. I found it on the manutd.com website and posted it here out of fear of losing it as the website gets updated. "He brought back trophies and brought back the United that people fell in love with in the 50s and 60s. He built four great teams. And his passion for this club, and the drive to win and play beautiful football is as fresh and strong as it was 21 years ago. I, for one, am in awe, and I thank God everyday that I was lucky enough to be a witness to the greatest manager in football history. Thank you Sir Alex."