Manchester United need to be careful to avoid breaking up this group too much. A lack of continuity could lead to a loss of that spirit held so dear to Manchester United fans.
But Louis van Gaal looks set to continue to tear the squad up as the second wave of transfers is undertaken this summer.
And, increasingly, that strategy looks as if it could spell the end for Robin van Persie.
In short, he’s too good for the bench but no longer good enough for the team – particularly if LvG sticks to a 4-3-3.
Latest reports suggest that Juventus will make a move for the Dutchman, 32 in August, possibly to replace the reportedly unsettled Carlos Tevez. Perhaps Manchester United could have a cheeky punt to bring the Argentinian dynamo back to Old Trafford…..
The Star opines:
Starsport understands United bosses are willing to listen to offers for Van Persie, who is entering the final 12 months of his current deal at Old Trafford.
It is understood Van Persie is open to a move to Juve and has let it be known he would be keen to talk to them.
Final Word: Transfer rumours that get so much attention and drag on for so long, can amount to nothing. But they usually end in a transfer. Unless Van Persie, who has scored 211 goals in his club career, is happy to play back up striker next season at Manchester United then he will surely leave.
Manchester United fans: would it be a mistake to let this master marksman leave?
