EXCLUSIVE: Angelo Henriquez Interview on Manchester United

Angelo Henriquez has revealed in an exclusive interview with La Tercera that he is indeed set to join United. "I am fulfilling a dream that I have had for a long time and I will be able to realise it soon," he said. "I will meet with Alex Ferguson on Wednesday and talk about what he wants from me. I cannot waste this opportunity because it is something I've wanted all my life." The Universidad de Chile striker says his agent, Fernando Felicevich, will meet with the club to define his immediate future - his ambition is to play for United's first team but if it's decided he'll go out on loan first, he would prefer to go back to Universidad de Chile on this basis. Neither club have yet announced any deal.

Arsenal Won’t Budge Over Van Persie Fee

Arsenal are standing firm over a £25million fee for striker Robin van Persie.
Reports yesterday claimed that a deal worth £22million was about to be agreed between the two clubs and while that isn’t the case at present it is a scenario that cannot be ruled out given the prevalence of bonuses and add-ons in so many transfer these days.
Arsenal have an asking price of £20million should van Persie be sold to an overseas club, £25million for sale to a Premier League side. United are preparing an increased bid having already seen one of £15million rejected by Arsenal, but the bid may still be less than £20million.

Manchester United's Targets.

- The Daily Mirror believes Neil Taylor is a target for United as left-back cover for Patrice Evra. The Swansea defender appeared in the Olympics for Great Britain.

- Fernando Llorente is said to be the subject of a £30million transfer scrap between United and City, according to the Daily Express. Juventus are believed to be favourites to sign the Spaniard for a lower sum than that figure as he only has a year left on his contract, although both Manchester clubs are long rumoured to be admirers.

- The Daily Mail understands that Danny Welbeck is set to sign a five-year contract after being in negotiations over fresh terms for some time. One striker who has penned a deal is young Irishman Sam Byrne, the club revealed this morning.

-  There is plenty of transfer talk surrounding United around again this morning after a slight lull recently. The Mirror says Sir Alex has made a personal plea to Arsene Wenger to resolve the Robin van Persie situation while The Sun reckons Arsenal are "caving in" and allowing their captain to join United for £22million.

Angelo Henriquez to United

La Tercera in Chile suggests Angelo Henriquez has remained in Europe following his Under-20 international commitments for a medical with United. The Reds' interest in the Universidad de Chile striker is well documented and, after his exploits at the Milk Cup, it's claimed the youngster could move a step closer to moving to England. Despite the now obligatory talk of late rival interest from City, which appeared to stem from the Daily Mirror, it's reported United are in pole position to snap up a long-term target.

Robin van Persie set to play in Arsenal friendly on Sunday as Man United move stalls

Robin van Persie is in line to play in Arsenal's friendly in Cologne tomorrow.
Dutch striker van Persie has been with the club's training camp in Germany this week and it is understood there have been no further developments about a potential move to Manchester United.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger does not want to sell to United, Sir Alex Ferguson has yet to come back with an improved offer and it means van Persie could yet start the season at the Emirates.
Van Persie is certainly in Arsenal's plans for the Cologne game and Wenger remains hopeful that they may be able to keep him, especially after splashing out big money on new signings Lukas Podolski, Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla.
Wenger is believed to be impressed with van Persie's training and it means he could be involved in the build-up to the season.

Arsenal are standing firm and there is no sign of a breakthrough.
Van Persie's agent Kees Vos has reached stalemate with the club who are keeping a dignified silence over some of his tactics and also Sir Alex Ferguson going public with the fact that he wants the Arsenal captain.
Relations have been at breaking point with Dutch agent Vos ever since a statement was released by van Persie saying he would not sign a new contract at Arsenal.
Barcelona are also tracking Alex Song but Arsenal are in no rush to sell the Cameroon midfielder whose contract does not expire until 2015.
Now read John Cross on why it's become a point of principle for Arsene Wenger NOT to sell van Persie to Man United
And Ed Malyon on how Robin van Persie would fit in tactically at Manchester United.
Plus: remind yourself of all the twists and turns in the van Persie saga with our transfer timeline, and check out Steve Stammers' column on why Arsenal fans should remember Robin's model pro conduct since that infamous contract statement.




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Manchester UTD News: Manchester United Link With Llorente

Manchester UTD News: Manchester United Link With Llorente: Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport suggests Athletic Club want around €22million for Fernando Llorente . It's claimed Juventus have bid €16m...

Manchester United Link With Llorente

Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport suggests Athletic Club want around €22million for Fernando Llorente. It's claimed Juventus have bid €16m and the bartering is set to continue. United have also been linked with the Spain centre-forward on a free transfer next year as he has turned down a new contract in Bilbao. El Correo in Bilbao says sources believe a switch to Italy is most likely despite rival interest from the Reds, Manchester City and Tottenham.


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