Sir Alex Ferguson says he is 'sure' that Robin van Persie will be available to make his Manchester United debut against Everton as the Dutchman prepares to undergo a medical.
United announced on Wednesday night that they had agreed a fee with Arsenal
for the striker, with the transfer set to be finalised once personal terms have been settled and a medical has been passed.
for the striker, with the transfer set to be finalised once personal terms have been settled and a medical has been passed.Ferguson does not anticipate any problems and is looking forward to unleashing Van Persie in Monday night's Premier League clash at Goodison Park.
We hope that goes according to plan. His agent is in discussions with (United chief executive) David Gill right about now. in Monday night's Premier League clash at Goodison Park."He is on his way up from London for a medical later this afternoon," said the Red Devils manager.
"We hope all the things will be tied up, although sometimes medicals do take a bit longer. I am sure he will be available for Monday's game."
Van Persie's arrival will present Ferguson with a wealth of attacking options, and he is excited about seeing the Dutchman in tandem with Wayne Rooney.
arrival will present Ferguson with a wealth of attacking options, and he is excited about seeing the Dutchman in tandem with Wayne Rooney.Ferguson likened his present situation to that he had in 1999 when Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke scored 53 goals during United's Treble-winning campaign, reinforced by UEFA Champions League final heroes Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
scored 53 goals during United's Treble-winning campaign, reinforced by UEFA Champions League final heroes Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.0 Comments:
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