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Manchester United and Erik ten Hag could face complications over any move to bring Robin van Persie back to Old Trafford as assistant manager - according to reports. Ajax expect Ten Hag to become the next United manager even though key figures at the club insist no deal has been formalised.

Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic has named the defender he believes to be the best centre-back in the world.

Manchester United fans are excited at the prospect of seeing Robin van Persie back at Old Trafford amid reports he’s being considered for a coaching role.

Robin van Persie has already outlined his expectations for the next permanent Manchester United manager after the Old Trafford giants held talks with Erik ten Hag. Further discussions are planned after United settled on the Ajax coach as their preferred candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw has compared Mason Greenwood to Robin van Persie after being asked to name the best finisher at Manchester United. Shaw picked out Greenwood, along with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial when answering the question as part of an interview with Sky Sports ahead of United's Premier League clash with Newcastle this weekend.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRobin van Persie named four ex-Manchester United players in a list of the six best footballers he played with during his career. The former United striker sealed a controversial switch from Arsenal to Old Trafford in 2012 and the £20million Sir Alex Ferguson spent on him was immediately paid back as the Dutchman fired in 30 goals in his first season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans may have ultimately been left disappointed by the draw against Everton but Bruno Fernandes did give them one moment to savour - and one former Old Trafford favourite certainly enjoyed it.

straight to your inbox every day, freeRobin van Persie has told Manchester United not to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and believes they should keep faith in their current boss.The Norwegian is under an increasing amount of pressure following United's 2-1 defeat by Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League.That defeat followed on from a 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League at Old Trafford, with United yet to win at home in the league.As a result, Solskjaer's position is the subject of much

straight to your inbox every day, freeArsene Wenger has revealed he blocked Robin van Persie's attempts to return to Arsenal after being sold by Manchester United.The Dutchman joined United for £24million in 2012 on a four-year deal and fired United to the Premier League title in what transpired as Sir Alex Ferguson's last season as manager.Under David Moyes and then Louis van Gaal, Van Persie struggled to replicate his early form at United that had made him one of the Premier League's most

straight to your inbox every day, free Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has given his approval to the addition of Edinson Cavani — after advising the club to sign him back in February. United completed the capture of the former Paris Saint-Germain striker on Monday, with the 33-year-old signing a one-year deal with the option of an extra year.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United forward Robin van Persie has delivered his verdict on Donny van de Beek.United are set to complete the £40.1million move for the Ajax midfielder after he passed a medical on Monday and agreed personal terms.Only the paperwork is left to be finalised to complete what will be United's first signing of the summer transfer window.However, that is set to be signed in the next couple of days, with Van de Beek currently away on international duty with the

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are the last English side remaining in Europe this season after Man City's shock Champions League defeat to Lyon. United are looking for their first silverware since winning the Europa League in 2017.

straight to your inboxVan Persie defends United’s penalty record under Solskjaer Manchester United’s high penalty count this season has been the subject of much discussion, but former player Robin van Persie has come out in defence of his old club. United were awarded 14 penalties in the Premier League this season, a record for the competition, and 21 in total.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United forward Robin van Persie has moved to defend the club's penalty record this season.Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot on Monday night to book his side’s place in the last four of the Europa League.The penalty was United’s 21st spot-kick of the season in all competitions, with them also having broken a Premier League record for penalties awarded this season.Much has been made of the number of spot kicks United have been awarded, but the Dutchman

Manchester United players in the BT Sport studio, following the 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen, summed up the situation succinctly. Robin Van Persie, asked about Martial and how far he has come under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, turned to Paul Scholes and remarked innocently: "He was struggling under Mourinho right?" Scholes' reply was typically deadpan: "Who wasn't?" The transformation of Martial under Solskjaer is simply incredible.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has heaped praise upon Anthony Martial following the 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen in the Europa League.The victory sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side secure their spot in this weekend's Europa League semi-final, where they will play either Sevilla or Wolves.

United players were robbed: David Beckham and Robin van Persie should have picked up those respective awards.But since 2013 it has not been a debate. Both in the main award and the PFA young player of the year stakes, United have lagged behind as players from Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have dominated.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans love Robin van Persie's response to yet another goal from Mason Greenwood in the 3-0 victory against Aston Villa.The 18-year-old was named in the starting XI for the fourth consecutive league fixture by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has continued to impress on the right wing alongside Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack.Greenwood took his goal tally for the season to 16 in all competitions with a powerful effort in the first-half against Villa -

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Anthony Martial's form is not just down to him taking on the number nine role at Manchester United.Martial, 24, has scored 20 goals for the first time in a single season and has at least seven more games in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League to add to his tally.The Frenchman became the first United player to plunder a Premier League hat-trick since Robin van Persie in April 2013 against Sheffield United last month and curled in his

straight to your inboxGary Neville compared Mason Greenwood to former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie following the 18-year-old's latest goal.Greenwood opened the scoring for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in their 3-0 Premier League win at Brighton, where United were looking to extend their unbeaten streak since the season resumed.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans compared Mason Greenwood to Robin van Persie and Cristiano Ronaldo following his goal against Brighton in the Premier League. The 18-year-old returned to the starting line up after coming off the bench during the weekend's win against Norwich in the FA Cup.

United have now won back-to-back matches after beating fellow European chasers Sheffield United and sweeping aside Norwich City in the FA Cup.That has led to an increase in optimism heading into the finale of the season, where the club are fighting for Champions League football as well as hunting glory in the FA Cup and Europa League.Van Persie has joined the growing list of those attributing praise to the club, identifying the solidness that has been shown in recent performances.“Manchester