Man Utd agree a deal with Arsenal to sign Robin Van Persie

Manchester United have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Robin van Persie from Arsenal.The announcement comes after an intense period of negotiations and is subject to Dutch striker Van Persie passing a medical and agreeing personal terms."Manchester United is pleased to announce it has reached agreement with Arsenal Football Club for the transfer of Robin Van Persie," said a club statement. "The deal is subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms. A further announcement will be made in due course."It is not anticipated there will be any problems with either remaining part of the deal.And providing it goes through without a hitch, Van Persie could face Everton in United's opening Premier League game at Goodison Park on Monday.No fee has been confirmed by United, although it is believed to be around the £24 million mark, with further payments to Arsenal depending upon success in the future.It has been suggested Van Persie will sign a four-year deal.The transfer represents the biggest deal United have done since Dimitar Berbatov's club record £30.75m move from Tottenham in 2008.It comes at a time when further questions are being raised about the finances available to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Source: DSG