Reports claim Robin van Persie future in doubt as he looks to leave Manchester United

The Dutch forward may be on the lookout for a summer move - and former club Arsenal have reportedly been kept informed

Heading out: Robin van Persie's future is again said to be up in the air

Robin van Persie's Manchester United future is again in doubt after reports suggested he's looking for a move away from Old Trafford.

The Dutch striker left Arsenal for United in the summer of 2012 and went on to fire the Red Devils to the Premier League title during Sir Alex Ferguson's final season.

However, after playing in all 38 of United's matches last term - scoring 26 goals - the 30-year-old has started just 14 of the club's 26 league matches under David Moyes this season, largely thanks to injury.

Reports have emerged at various points of the season concerning van Persie's supposed disillusionment with Moyes' training regimes - while the ex-Everton boss has also admitted to gambling with the Dutchman's fitness.

There have recently been rumours that Van Persie could make a shock return to his former club in the summer.

And according to reports from Sky Italy, the Netherlands' all-time record goalscorer may well be in line for a north London return - with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said to have met with Van Persie's representatives in London last month.

And supposedly it was made clear to the Frenchman that Van Persie - who he first signed for £3million from Dutch club Feyenoord in 2004 - wants to leave United.

The Arsenal manager will be in the market for a new striker to rival Olivier Giroud this summer, and though van Persie turns 31 in August, a return may not be all that absurd.

United boss Moyes has stated his intention to strengthen and overhaul his playing squad this summer.

And Wayne Rooney and January capture Juan Mata at the forefront of his thinking, it could mean that Van Persie isn't indispensable.

Arsenal meanwhile have cash to spend in the summer, and if the club falter in the Premier League title race then the pressure may once again rise on Wenger to bring in proven performers.