Damien

Lots of reports that Van Persie has indicated he will not sign a new contract at Arsenal under any circumstance with Manchester City being the most likely destination at £250,000 a week. We can't compete with that, our biggest offer is £130,000 which would make him the highest paid player by far.

If this is true then I hope we get the deal done with as soon as possible and use the rumoured £25 million to get two new strikers to replace him. One of them being Remy would be a decent buy and then get another dinky, creative forward that Wenger likes so much. That wouldn't be a bad return for losing Van Persie and, considering his age and injury record, might actually be an improvement. Two very good strikers for one great striker, more depth.