Tag: Robin van Persie

Arsene Wenger: Three decisions I would like to change from my time at Arsenal

Vyom Chaudhary

Video technology has made a spectacular entry onto the footballing scene in the recent months. The use of Video Assistant Referees at this summer’s Confederations Cup in Russia would be the next big step for the use of video technology in football. Arsene Wenger, whose Arsenal sides have been at the receiving end of some bad refereeing decisions over the course of years, has been an ardent supporter of the use of VARs in the game. The French manager has revealed three key refereeing decisions from his time at the…

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Robin van Persie turns back the years by scoring at Old Trafford [Tweets]

Vyom Chaudhary

Robin Van Persie was once again on the scoresheet at Old Trafford tonight. The former Manchester United striker scored for his current club Fenerbahce this time as his side lost 4-1 to United in Europa League. The 33-year-old put the ball in the net from point-blank range in the 83rd minute of the game. The Dutchman’s goal only proved to be a consolatory strike for his side as United were already leading 4-0 in the game. However, Van Persie did get a heart-warming applause from United fans including former manager…

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Former Arsenal and Manchester United star set to move to China

Vyom Chaudhary

Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie is the latest big name to have been linked with a move to China. The Dutch striker joined the Turkish club in a £5m move last summer, and he has been consistently linked with an exit from the club. He has managed to score 17 goals in 35 league games in Turkey, but his time at the club has been anything but convincing. The 33-year-old was also heavily linked with a return to Premier League during, but any move failed to materialise back then. Now,…

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Twitter mocks former Arsenal and Manchester United striker

Vincent Van Genechten
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Betting has been suspended on Robin van Persie’s next club after Scottish Premiership side Rangers emerged as overwhelming favourites for his signature, according to The Sun (via The Guardian). On Twitter, the news was picked up pretty quickly and people pretty much laughed at the former Arsenal and Manchester United striker’s next destination. Van Persie to Rangers? pic.twitter.com/gxPV515pye — Kitbag (@KitbagUK) 28 juli 2016 Robin van Persie will announce his retirement soon by confirming his move to Rangers. — Paddy Power (@paddypower) 28 juli 2016 Rangers are favourites to sign…

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Arsenal fans celebrate the fall of their former star

Vyom Chaudhary

Not long ago, Dutch striker Robin Van Persie was a fan favourite of the Arsenal faithful. However, it all changed when he decided to join Manchester United in 2012. The Dutchman won the league title in his first season with United, but following Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure from the club, Van Persie’s United career nosedived. Last summer, he was sold to Turkish club Fenerbahce but his time in Turkey didn’t turn out to be productive, and he has been put up for sale by the Turkey club. It’s a sad demise of…

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Manchester United snubbed by star striker they snubbed for Robin van Persie in 2012

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester United are still keen on Robert Lewandowki but the striker is ready to snub the Red Devils’ interest in order to secure a move to Real Madrid, according to The Independent. The Primera Division gaints currently are not allowed to register any new signings until 2017, after being sanctioned by FIFA over a breach of their transfer regulations regarding minors. Real have appealed the decision, but it’s not sure their ban will be lifted. Still, Lewandowski is determined to prove himself outside of Germany and is looking at Real to hand him that…

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Top ten Dutch players to have played in the Premier League

Vyom Chaudhary

Robin Van Persie has been linked with a return to Premier League, with Chelsea reportedly interested in his services. The Flying Dutchman has already played for Premier League giants Arsenal and Man Utd and his potential move to Chelsea will surely get him a mention in the history books. Upon hearing the news, we took some time to sit down and draw up our list of top ten Dutch players to have played in Premier League. 10. Ruud Gullit (Chelsea) He joined the Blues in the later part of his…

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Chelsea considering shock move for former Manchester United and Arsenal star

Vincent Van Genechten

Chelsea are in need of goals and therefore striker who can make them. The Blues have brought Alexandre Pato to Stamford Bridge, but are now eyeing a shock move for Robin van Persie, according to The Daily Express. The Dutchman is said to be unhappy at Turkish side Fenerbahçe, with the Blues looking to bolster their frontline before the transfer deadline. Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink doesn’t really have a reliable back-up for Diego Costa, who has found his groove again under the Dutch manager, who replaced Jose Mourinho in December. Loic…

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Top five biggest summer bargains: Man United and Liverpool both let stars go too cheaply

Jordan Harris

The CIES Football Observatory have used their statistics and data to compile a list of the players that were bought for peanuts in comparison with their true value. Here is the top five, and the amount that their new clubs underpaid for them (via Metro): 5. Nathaniel Clyne £7.1m (Southampton to Liverpool) The right-back joined Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, and Dejan Lovren in swapping St Mary’s for Anfield. Unlike the trio however, he looks to stand a very good chance of justifying the fee that the Reds paid for him…

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Man United gossip: Bale bid BACK ON and van Gaal DEMANDS £75m for wantaway winger

Steve Green

Sunday’s biggest Man United news and transfer rumours. Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, who hinted on Friday at a “surprise” signing, will make another attempt to bring in £95m midfielder Gareth Bale, 26, from Real Madrid, The Sunday People reports. United had been linked with the Welshman earlier in the summer, but the move came to nothing when Rafa Benitez was appointed. United winger Angel Di Maria, 27, must hand in transfer request if he wants to leave Old Trafford for Paris St-Germain this summer, the Mail on Sunday…

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Arsene Wenger pays glowing tribute to Robin van Persie following Turkey move

Steve Green

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has expressed his surprise at Robin van Persie’s decision to leave Manchester United for Fenerbahce, and paid the Dutchman a fine tribute by saying that he is one of the best players he ever managed. The 31-year-old ended his 11-year stint in English football last week when he joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce for the knock down fee of just £4.7m (via the Daily Star) following a frustrating campaign at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal told the veteran hit man that he would not be featuring prominently…

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Robin van Persie insists he’s not bitter about Man United exit

Steve Green

New Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie has insisted that he has no hard feelings towards Manchester United following his move to Turkey on Tuesday, the BBC reports. Having spent the past three years at Old Trafford, the 31-year-old fell down the pecking order at the club last term and decided to move on to Turkey in order to resurrect his career. “It’s part of football, it’s part of life. It was a situation where I could see it coming, if I’m really honest,” he said. “I had a good moment…

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(Images) Man United’s Robin van Persie arrives in Turkey to complete Fenerbahce transfer

Steve Green

Manchester United fans are about to kiss goodbye to striker Robin van Persie after he arrived in Turkey to complete a move to Fenerbahce. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Napoli president admits he wants to sell Gonzalo Higuain as Premier League sides prepare bids Liverpool want Fiorentina striker and will use Mario Balotelli to make deal happen The 31-year-old arrived in Istanbul to a heroes welcome, where he was presented with a Fenerbahce scarf and posed for pictures with members of the cheering crowd. With one-year remaining on…

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Louis van Gaal says Man United have ALREADY SIGNED RVP replacement

Steve Green

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has said that new signing Memphis Depay can mature into a striker capable of replacement veteran hit man Robin van Persie, according to the Metro. READ MORE: Manchester United News Manchester United working to complete double deal worth £37.7m before pre-season tour Manchester United plan swap deal to seal move for Benfica star The 31-year-old striker is set to complete a £4.7m move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce at some point in the next 48 hours (via the London Evening Standard), leaving many wondering who…

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Man United step up £60m interest in Thomas Muller as van Persie nears Turkey move

Steve Green
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Manchester United are said to be preparing a renewed offer for Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller after allowing current striker Robin van Persie to link up with Turkish giants Fenerbahce, the Daily Star reports. READ MORE: Manchester United News Manchester United working to complete double deal worth £37.7m before pre-season tour Manchester United plan swap deal to seal move for Benfica star The Star claims that United have told the 31-year-old Dutchman that he can go this summer, and have reportedly accepted an offer from Fenerbahce for just £4.7m. He…

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Five players NOT TO BUY in your Premier League fantasy teams this summer: Stay away from Arsenal star!

Steve Green

With the world of Premier League fantasy football soon to be springing into life, we thought we’d get the jump on the others to give you some advice on who NOT to sign in your team this summer. We’re not saying don’t ever sign these five names, but this summer, for reasons we’ll explain, they’re best off avoided… Alexis Sanchez – Arsenal Sanchez may have enjoyed a strong debut season at the Emirates last year, and is widely expected to do so again in 2015/16. However, following a year of…

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Man United gossip: MASSIVE Muller bid made but Di Maria en route to PSG

Steve Green

Thursday’s biggest Man United news and transfer rumours. Thomas Muller has reportedly been the subject of a £57.4million bid from Manchester United, the Metro reports. The German international has emerged as a surprise target for Louis van Gaal, with Bayern Munich and United officials understood to have discussed his future as part of a wider set of negotiations. Manchester United’s Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, 31, is close to joining Fenerbahce in Turkey after further talks between the clubs, the Daily Mail reports. The Turkish club had initially offered £4.7million…

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Fenerbahce close in on deal for Man United’s Robin van Persie

Steve Green
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Turkish giants Fenerbahce are hopeful of being able to strike a deal with Manchester United for the signature of Robin van Persie after holding further talks with the front man on Wednesday, the Daily Mail reports. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip El Confidencial claim David de Gea’s £228.6m move from Man United to Real Madrid is done Man United reportedly make £99.5m offer to sign Gareth Bale Fenerbahce have made a £4.7m offer for the 31-year-old, and should he accept the deal he stands to earn a three-year…

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Top ten highest paid players in world football: former Sunderland striker prepares to sign £227,000 a week deal

Jordan Harris

According to the Daily Mirror, former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is close to agreeing a deal to join Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG. Should he sign, the Mirror suggest he will earn a staggering £227,000 a week, which would make him the eighth highest earning footballer in the world. READ MORE: (Images) David de Gea smiles during Man United training session but hides in his car Revealed: Memphis Depay to wear cursed number at Man United Man United stopper Victor Valdes rejects offer to join Valencia Here is the…

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Manchester United three in, three out: Atletico man agrees deal, while strike duo hea for exit

Jordan Harris

Here is a look at what is doing the rounds on the Manchester United rumour mill, starting with three players possibly due to arrive at Old Trafford: READ MORE: Manchester United News  Man United told to pay £35.5m if they want Lazio star, reports suggest Man United to use Jonny Evans to tempt Everton to sell key man Three in:     Arda Turan – From Atletico Madrid Reports in Spain are suggesting that Atletico Madrid have agreed a fee with Manchester United for Arda Turan, that could be in…

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Man United gossip: Red Devils launch £40m Kane bid but Ramos ‘not in talks’ with anyone

Steve Green
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Sunday’s news and transfer rumour roundup. Manchester United have made direct contact with Tottenham over signing striker Harry Kane, 21, for £40m as a long-term replacement for Wayne Rooney, The Sun reports. However, Tottenham don’t want to sell the striker and could threaten to turn this move into a saga. Manchester United’s 31-year-old striker Robin van Persie has agreed a deal in principle over a transfer to Turkish club Fenerbahce, according to The Observer. It is understood that Van Persie’s agent, Kees Vos, has been in Istanbul for the past…

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Man United striker Robin van Persie AGREES TERMS with Fenerbahce

Steve Green

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is close to sealing an exit from the club as The Guardian understands that he has already agreed personals terms on a move to Fenerbahce. READ MORE: Manchester United News  Man United told to pay £35.5m if they want Lazio star, reports suggest Man United to use Jonny Evans to tempt Everton to sell key man The report claims that the Dutchman’s agent, Kees Vos, has been in Istanbul for the past two days, where he has been locked in talks with the Super…

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Man United gossip: Latest update on De Gea/Sergio Ramos deal and RVP set to stay

Steve Green
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Saturday’s biggest Man United news and transfer rumours. Manchester United target Sergio Ramos, 29, will not reverse his decision to leave Real Madrid even if they offer the central defender an improved deal, according to Marca. He is said to be hurt at being labelled as a mercenary by a recent poll that claimed 55% of the club’s fans wanted him to leave. Spain keeper David De Gea, 24, will have to see out the remaining year of his Manchester United unless Real Madrid let Ramos move to Old Trafford,…

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Manchester United working SECRETLY to sell Robin van Persie, claims former Netherlands forward

Jordan Harris

Manchester United have been accused of secretly working in an attempt to get Robin van Persie off their books this summer, according to former Netherlands forward Pierre van Hooijdonk. READ MORE: Manchester United News Man United ready to make Sergio Ramos HUGE contract offer worth £39m AFTER tax Man United flop closing in on Old Trafford exit According to the Daily Mirror, the ex-Nottingham Forest and Celtic man has claimed that the Premier League side are keen to shift their striker during this window, as he will be able to…

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Top ten football traitors as Petr Cech leaves Chelsea for London rivals

Jordan Harris

Despite being considered a legend at Stamford Bridge for more than a decade, Petr Cech has had to ask Chelsea fans to understand his decision to move across London to join Arsenal (via Daily Mirror). READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Former Arsenal flop DEMANDS helicopter and private beach in failed transfer (Video) Petr Cech holds first Arsenal interview since move The 33-year-old has been between the sticks for many of the greatest occasions in the club’s history, nevertheless he may be expecting boos when his old side and his current…

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