Arsene Wenger Says Arsenal Will Fight to Keep Robin van Persie; Plus More Of Today's EPL News

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has come out strong in the press with his line that the club will fight to keep Robin van Persie. It’s a losing battle, though. The player hasn’t been included in the tour of the Far East, and if the right offer comes along, I’m sure Arsenal will take the cash — whether it’s from Manchester City, Manchester United or Juventus. The harsh reality is that Arsenal has become a feeder club to Manchester City, and this could be another in a long line of their stars moving away from Emirates Stadium in the summer. Wenger may say he’s fighting to keep Robin van Persie, but maybe he’s just trying to get clubs to enter into a bidding war for the star striker?

Here are the Premier League news headlines of the day:

• Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will fight to keep Robin van Persie — The Guardian
• Arsenal announce 24-man squad for Asia tour; No Robin van Persie — Arsenal FC
• Luka Modric misses Spurs training in bid to force Real Madrid move — The Guardian
  
• Steven Naismith is set for his Everton debut today after receiving clearance to play — Everton FC
• Tottenham Hotspur Open Training Session at The Home Depot Center on Sunday — LA Galaxy
• Aston Villa get set for Fire game with open training (Photos) — Aston Villa FC
• New York stop for Aston Villa on stateside visit (Photos) — Aston Villa FC
  
• Southampton agree deal with Rangers over Steven Davis transfer — The Guardian
• Norwich increase offer for Leeds captain Robert Snodgrass — The Independent
  
• Manchester City 2-0 Besiktas: Match Report — Manchester City FC
• FOX Soccer: Brendan Rodgers interview — FOX Soccer
  
• I’ve had a medical at Chelsea, admits Brazilian midfielder Oscar — The Guardian
  
• Michael Cox thinks that Fabio Borini will be to Liverpool what Pedro is to Barcelona — Life’s A Pitch
  
• Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers may loan out rising star Raheem Sterling as he seeks to dampen hype — The Telegraph
  
• Swansea sign Spanish midfielder Michu from Rayo Vallecano for £2 million — Premier League
  
• Swansea names 23-man squad for USA tour — Swansea City FC
• Chelsea have had a £17 million bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski rejected — ESPN