The news Robin Van Persie has refused a new contract at Arsenal sent the media into a frenzy. He had already been linked heavily with either a move to Manchester City or perhaps a move to Juventus. At 28 this is his last real chance of a big money move and contract and given Arsenals recent trophy drought it would appear he would also like to win top honours like former Gunners Cesc Fabregas Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy did in the first year of leaving Arsenal. He certainly was good at clocking up personal honours winning the golden boot and Player of the year awards.
Having familiar faces in the dressing room could mean a bid from City holds sway with Van Persie that said City have recent history of signing a player for their last big money move. Step forward Roque Santa Cruz. Signed at 28 there were doubts about his fitness when he signed and indeed in two seasons Roque only appeared in 20 games for City having took over a month to be fit enough to make his debut. A lot of fans felt medical concerns were ignored as then Manager Mark Hughes rightly rated the Paraguay international who had a habit of finding the net when he played. However appearing 57 times in two seasons for Blackburn did indicate there might be issues.
And that is a similar story with Van Persie indeed last season is the first time he has managed a full season in the Premier League. There is little doubt he is a proven scorer as over all he is near enough a 1 goal every two appearance striker for Arsenal, though that was aided by 30 in 38 last season. It could be he has fully shaken off his injury woes but given his age it does beg the question is he worth the risk? Given the options City currently have up front added to by the returning John Guidetti from his loan at Feyenoord is he actually needed as goals haven't been an issue for City.
I'm not totally against the idea but can think of more reasons to steer clear the money it would take could be better spent in my opinion.
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