Van Persie could play on Monday

Date published: 16 August 2012


MANCHESTER United could field Robin van Persie in their Premier League opener at Everton on Monday after striking a £20 million deal to prise the Dutch frontman from Arsenal.

A medical and personal terms are the potential obstacles to the deal being completed, but it is not anticipated there will be any late hitches.

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