31/07/2012 17:51
Juventus to meet Robin van Persie asking price
Juventus will be the first team to meet Arsenal's asking price for Robin van Persie when they bid £20million for the striker in the coming weeks, Daily Mail reported.
The Italians are locked in a battle with Manchester duo City and United for the wantaway Gunners captain, but believe they hold the advantage due to the player's desire not to play for another club in England.
Van Persie released a statement earlier this month in which he questioned the ambition of his current club, a move which effectively brought an end to seven years in north London, during which time he has won just a solitary FA Cup.
As part of the whopping £20m deal, Juventus, who won the Italian title last season, has told the Premier League top scorer's representatives that they will pay him a staggering £190,000 a week, after tax, according to the Mirror newspaper.