Wenger - RVP sale not ideal

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal would rather have sold Robin van Persie to a foreign side, like Paris St Germain, than strengthen Manchester United's ranks.

The Gunners have reluctantly agreed a deal with their Premier League rivals after Van Persie made it clear that he would not be penning an extension to a contract which has only 12 months left to run.

Wenger could have made the Holland international see out that agreement, but would have then seen him walk away for nothing next summer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE