Robin van Persie joins Manchester United

[Milan 17,854]

Wenger should throw another pizza at Fergie by saying NO.

[Kisho 33]

I wish rvp can just stay at arsenal or go abroad

[Muzchap 8,966]

If he goes UTD then we need Cavanni...

If RVP is 220k week - we just need him for 1 season and then sell him on again - we need to make the CL spot and a proven goalscorer / link-up man is what we need.

FFS Nasri is the biggest piece of shit I've ever seen, yet the little cunt has scored against us twice now! (same will happen with RVP if he goes Utd!) Wish he would get his legs broken, if I ever met the smug faced little prick, I'd not hesitate to smash his face in!

Anyway, back on topic

[Pizy 18,368]

If he goes UTD then we need Cavanni...

If RVP is 220k week - we just need him for 1 season and then sell him on again - we need to make the CL spot and a proven goalscorer / link-up man is what we need.

FFS Nasri is the biggest piece of shit I've ever seen, yet the little cunt has scored against us twice now! (same will happen with RVP if he goes Utd!) Wish he would get his legs broken, if I ever met the smug faced little prick, I'd not hesitate to smash his face in!

Anyway, back on topic

I agree that we'd need more goal scoring reinforcement if they got RvP. We saw how dangerous that City team can be and they weren't even at full strength, and if United add a player of RvP's class while we have only Torres and Sturridge as options at front, I just find it very hard to picture us being there with those two clubs.

Doesn't have to be Cavani, but we NEED more to challenge for that title.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Yeah, not sure what other options other than Cavanni there are tho?

I agree - we're looking a bit light at the moment, the only positive is that the move is weakening Arsenal and strengthening Utd.

If our aim is top 4 finish - then it could actually be slightly beneficial - although does mean a larger gap to the 2 x Manchester clubs (not sure how I feel about that, it's a gamble...)

I guess we'll find out on Sunday!

[Tricky 301]

Yeah, not sure what other options other than Cavanni there are tho?

I agree - we're looking a bit light at the moment, the only positive is that the move is weakening Arsenal and strengthening Utd.

If our aim is top 4 finish - then it could actually be slightly beneficial - although does mean a larger gap to the 2 x Manchester clubs (not sure how I feel about that, it's a gamble...)

I guess we'll find out on Sunday!

In all the world our only option for attacking for squad depth is a £35 million player? Really?

In London alone we could nab Defoe and RVP. Both are proven scoters in the PL and would offer us squad depth, we don't need a superstar wanting to play every game. IMO.

[cadenza666 221]

deal to United looks done. oh well, bring it on !

[The Skipper 20,593]

Personally I still don't think he'll go United.

[Pizy 18,368]

Personally I still don't think he'll go United.

I'm actually hoping he goes there. I don't think I could stand seeing fucking Arsenal challenge for the title. If he stays, they will.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Let's hope he turns out like Berbatov did then..

To be honest though, I don't see how he'll fit into United's system. With Rooney playing that fake number 9 role, constantly, Robin does seem the type of forward United need. Welbeck & Rooney work so well as a pair because Welbeck isn't that main CF, his movement & pace allow him to link up with Rooney a lot better than Berbatov. It's why Hernandez plays well with him too (except the latter can't score outside the box )

[Danelka 209]

Let's hope he turns out like Berbatov did then..

To be honest though, I don't see how he'll fit into United's system. With Rooney playing that fake number 9 role, constantly, Robin does seem the type of forward United need. Welbeck & Rooney work so well as a pair because Welbeck isn't that main CF, his movement & pace allow him to link up with Rooney a lot better than Berbatov. It's why Hernandez plays well with him too (except the latter can't score outside the box 5 meter line )

Fixed it for you

Anyway, I don't really want him here, I wouldn't like to experience another RvP-Huntelaar(Torres-Drogba) situation.

I agree that we need to sign another striker tho, but it shouldn't be someone high profile, because then next year we'll have 4 options to 1 place, which could mean either Sturridge's, or Lukaku's carrier is ended at Chelsea.

Isn't there anyone who can be loaned? Dzeko/Adebayor?

[Marvin123 484]

really cant seehim going to united, unless Fergie has gone senile

i believe when he signed berbatov and that didnt work out brilliantly and the n later on got linked with David Villa im suire he said he would NEVER spend that sort of money on someone that age again,

but still... Rooney and RVP with Kagawa behind

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

I rather he go to United than stay at Arsenal. Chelsea needs top 4 and no way we're making top 2 this year, so if the top 2 get better that's fine with me for now but if the next 2 CL spots get easier to obtain then I'm all for it.

Maybe it's just me but I'm genuinely worried about the 2 CL spots this year, there are a lot of good teams (Us, Spurs, Arsenal & Liverpool) that if any overachieve we HAVE to match them otherwise we can be screwed big time.

[Muzchap 8,966]

In all the world our only option for attacking for squad depth is a £35 million player? Really?

In London alone we could nab Defoe and RVP. Both are proven scoters in the PL and would offer us squad depth, we don't need a superstar wanting to play every game. IMO.

I muted other strikers and got shot down...

I would have Berbatov in a flash, even Dzeko...

I would even consider Owen on a pay for play type contract - he can score goals no matter what people think of him...

[CHOULO19 24,332]

@Bir_CFC, Completely agree. Plus I really think he'll flop at utd.

[Hannah 200]

Terms agreed for Van Persie transfer:

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/terms-agreed-for-van-persie-transfer

[petr.breu 1,618]

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Aug/manchester-united-agree-deal-for-robin-van-persie.aspx

[CHOULO19 24,332]

good luck in your relegation battle Arsenal!