Arsenal Reject Manchester United Bid for Robin van Persie; Plus Today's EPL News Stories

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:

• Arsenal Reject Manchester United bid for Robin van Persie — The Guardian
• Liverpool will face either FK Renova or FC Gomel in the Europa League 3rd qualifying round — Liverpool FC
  
• Man City shares condolences with Claudio Reyna after the death of his son due to cancer — Manchester City FC
• PSV Eindhoven have rejected Southampton’s offer for Jeremain Lens — Sky Sports
• Interview with Liverpool’s 2012/13 Home Kit Designer — Football Fashion
  
• Man United goalkeeper Ben Amos believes a loan move to Hull City is just what he needs — Sky Sports
  
• Southampton have completed the signing of Gillingham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga — The Daily Mail
  
• West Brom have rejected Al-Gharafa’s bid for striker Peter Odemwingie — Sky Sports
  
• Everton’s Tony Hibbert nervous but proud ahead of AEK Athens testimonial match — Liverpool Echo
  
• Dundee 0 Everton 1, FC Sion 0 Stoke 1 — The Daily Mail
  
• Sir Alex Ferguson says Suárez/Evra case contributed to Dalglish exit — The Guardian
  
• Police drop case against Joey Barton — The Independent
• Sunderland’s opening pre-season game against Seongnam ended in a 1-0 defeat — Sky Sports