Mirror:
Robin van Persie has expressed his frustration to Arsenal and given a clear hint that he is ready to quit.
Van Persie held crunch talks about his future with Gunners manager Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis on Wednesday - and made it plain that he is fed-up with not winning trophies.
It comes as Manchester City move into pole position in the battle for his services.
The new Premier League champions are desperate to lure Van Persie north and are ready to put together a £25million deal and £250,000-a-week contract.
Wenger faces the fight of his life to try to convince Van Persie to stay.
The Dutch striker wants assurances on whether Arsenal will be able to compete next season, and has major doubts whether they can.
Italian giants Juventus remain keen and have put together a lucrative package which includes a £25m transfer fee and £180,000-a-week contract.
Manchester United are also keen and willing to match City’s package.
It is believed Juve director Beppe Marotta has met with Van Persie’s representatives, but the Italian champions fear he is keen on joining City.
Van Persie has seen his former Gunners team-mates Gael Clichy and Samir Nasri win the title this season after quitting the Emirates for City last summer.
It would be heartbreaking for Arsenal fans to see him follow suit and the club are determined not to give up.
They have put together a three year deal worth £130,000-a-week, and featuring a big signing-on fee, to try to persuade him to stay.
Wenger has tried to sell the vision of the club challenging for trophies to Van Persie, with him as captain and the main man - and the chance to become a legend.
Arsenal have already signed Lukas Podolski for £9.7m from Cologne and others are likely to follow .
However, Van Persie is desperate for stellar signings to help them win trophies, having voiced similar concerns to Wenger last summer.
Arsenal were staying tight-lipped on Wednesday night but they are prepared to hold the player to the final year of his contract.
It is unlikely anything will now be agreed before the Euros next month, and the stand-off will only give encouragement to City and Juventus.
Robin van Persie has expressed his frustration to Arsenal and given a clear hint that he is ready to quit.
Van Persie held crunch talks about his future with Gunners manager Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis on Wednesday - and made it plain that he is fed-up with not winning trophies.
It comes as Manchester City move into pole position in the battle for his services.
The new Premier League champions are desperate to lure Van Persie north and are ready to put together a £25million deal and £250,000-a-week contract.
Wenger faces the fight of his life to try to convince Van Persie to stay.
The Dutch striker wants assurances on whether Arsenal will be able to compete next season, and has major doubts whether they can.
Italian giants Juventus remain keen and have put together a lucrative package which includes a £25m transfer fee and £180,000-a-week contract.
Manchester United are also keen and willing to match City’s package.
It is believed Juve director Beppe Marotta has met with Van Persie’s representatives, but the Italian champions fear he is keen on joining City.
Van Persie has seen his former Gunners team-mates Gael Clichy and Samir Nasri win the title this season after quitting the Emirates for City last summer.
It would be heartbreaking for Arsenal fans to see him follow suit and the club are determined not to give up.
They have put together a three year deal worth £130,000-a-week, and featuring a big signing-on fee, to try to persuade him to stay.
Wenger has tried to sell the vision of the club challenging for trophies to Van Persie, with him as captain and the main man - and the chance to become a legend.
Arsenal have already signed Lukas Podolski for £9.7m from Cologne and others are likely to follow .
However, Van Persie is desperate for stellar signings to help them win trophies, having voiced similar concerns to Wenger last summer.
Arsenal were staying tight-lipped on Wednesday night but they are prepared to hold the player to the final year of his contract.
It is unlikely anything will now be agreed before the Euros next month, and the stand-off will only give encouragement to City and Juventus.