Sir Alex closes in on deal for Van Persie as United prepare to offer Arsenal improved bid
Posted Wednesday, August 15, 2012 by Dailymail
Manchester United were locked in talks with Arsenal on Tuesday night over what they hope will be a deal-clinching improved offer for Robin van Persie.
Sportsmail exclusively revealed yesterday how the Gunners were expecting a new bid, with sources claiming the move could be sealed by Saturday’s big-kick off.
And United took a significant step towards securing the deal by re-opening discussions with the North London club. Their improved offer, likely to be close to Arsenal’s minimum £20m asking price, is expected to be submitted in the next 48 hours.
United front: Sir Alex is closing on the deal of the summer for Van Persie - who is with the Holland squad
United players themselves are becoming increasingly confident that Van Persie will be joining them in the near future.
Meanwhile, Chilean striker Angelo Henriquez will complete a £4million move to United after undergoing a medical.
Sportsmail revealed in June that United had secured first option on signing Henriquez, 18, until 2014 but Sir Alex Ferguson decided to fast-track the deal with his club Universidad de Chile when several rivals began showing an interest.
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