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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted he would be interested in signing Robin van Persie after ruling out a move for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani.
The Dutchman enjoyed a sensational season with Arsenal finishing as the Premier League’s top scorer with 28 goals and with just 12 remaining on his contract at the Emirates, Mancini has declared he would like to sign the striker.
However, a move for Cavani now appears unlikely after Napoli slapped a £45m price-tag on the Uruguayan.
‘Who would I choose between Van Persie and Cavani? The Dutchman is a champion, while the Uruguayan has everything and I wanted to take him to Inter Milan when he played at Palermo,’ said Mancini.
‘But to take him at the current price is impossible and Van Persie is a different matter altogether.
‘Van Persie is a top class player. His situation is different than when we signed (Samir) Nasri and (Gael) Clichy. It was difficult for Arsene Wenger to keep them in London, we will sign a striker if one of our forwards leave.’
Edin Dzeko’s likely departure could pave the way for a move for Van Persie, but two strikers who will not be leaving the Etihad Stadium are Mario Balotelli and Carlos Tevez.
It is understood Van Persie has been offered a new three-year deal worth £130,000 a week with a £5m loyalty bonus to stay at Arsenal, but the 28-year-old is stalling on the deal.
