Just 12 hours after publishing an article about what’s next for Robin van Persie, we’ve learned this morning that Manchester United has opened the bidding for Robin van Persie, but the Gunners have rejected the initial bid. Arsenal want at least £20m for striker, so I wouldn’t be surprised if United comes back with another bid. At the same time, there are reports that Manchester City and Juventus have tabled bids, too. Plus, we’re hearing that Robin van Persie will not be joining Arsenal on their Far East tour. It sounds like it’s only a matter of days or weeks before Van Persie officially leaves Arsenal Football Club.

Here are the Premier League news stories of the day: