Sir Alex Ferguson, the iconic manager of Manchester United, had reservations in the initial stages while they were considering acquiring Robin van Persie. It came from Rene Meulensteen- a prominent figure in the coaching staff of the club.

The transfer in question revolved around Van Persie's momentous shift from Arsenal to Manchester United in the year 2012, underscored by a significant £24 million agreement. This momentous decision would serve as the linchpin, not only shaping the trajectory of the player's illustrious career but also charting the course of the club's fate. Van Persie's heralded arrival at the venerable Old Trafford in 2012, sealed through a significant £24 million pact with Arsenal, would indelibly mark itself as a resounding triumph within the annals of the club's modern history.

Marcus Rashford's exceptional abilities have earned him high praise from former Manchester United and Arsenal striker, Robin Van Persie. The young player's form has been extraordinary this season, having scored 24 goals and providing nine assists in all competitions so far.

Van Persie considers Rashford to be a one-of-a-kind talent, a view he has held for some time now. He saw Rashford's potential at an early age in the Premier League, and the player's performance now shows that he has matured into a formidable force. Regardless of the opposition, whether it be Barcelona or a cup game, Rashford trusts his abilities.

Robin van Persie, a legendary striker for Manchester United, returned to Carrington this week at the invitation of Erik ten Hag, the Red's manager and fellow Dutchman. Since 2020, Van Persie has been a coach at Feyenoord, the club where he began and ended his 18-year playing career. He retired from playing three years ago.

Lots of movements, deals, and agreements are rife among the different football teams in England. One of them is regarding Cody Gakpo. Robin van Persie, a football pundit, recently made clear four positions that Cody could play for the Liverpool team. This club is now forming a deal with PSV for this player’s transfer. Cody is known for his attacking skills which can be an asset for whichever team takes him up.

Robin van Persie reveals how close he came to signing Juventus before joining Manchester United. According to the reports, Van Persie stated that the deal had been done in principle, for him to move to the Italian giants from Arsenal.

Staff at Manchester City have reportedly likened the movement of Erling Haaland to former Arsenal captain Robin van Persie, with the Dutch striker renowned for his ability to use space to his advantage in the attack.

Dutchman Robin Van Persie (RVP) was a second half substitute as his Arsenal side beat Manchester United to win the 2004 Community Shield. The 2004 Community Shield was contested between Arsenal and Manchester United after they won the Premier League title and the FA Cup title respectively.

Marcel van der Kraan has compared Arsenal and Leeds United transfer target, Cody Gakpo, to Premier League legends, Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie. The Dutch journalist added that Gakpo is a ‘very tall player with speed’ and someone who PSV Eindhoven would be ‘very sad’ to lose this summer, as he told Sky Sports News. A number of Premier League clubs are keen to add the versatile attacker to their ranks this summer, including, Arsenal, Leeds and newly-promoted Nottingham Forest.

PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo has been identified as a potential transfer target for Premier League side Manchester United. The Dutchman has been likened to compatriot Robin Van Persie and Frenchman Thierry Henry due to his playing time. Thierry Henry and Robin Van Persie were teammates at Arsenal.

According to reliable journalist Christian Falk, Newcastle United are interested in Chelsea forward Timo Werner. All eyes are on Newcastle as Eddie Howe has his first opportunity to use the significant investment from the club’s new owners in a summer transfer window. So far Newcastle have brought Sven Botman, Nick Pope and Matt Targett to Tyneside, and now the Magpies are aiming to reinforce their attacking options before the start of the season.