The Dutch forward is prepared to leave the Premier League giants, and Italian champions Juventus are circling with intent
Robin van Persie is ready to quit Manchester United.
The Dutchman is a target for Italian giants Juventus and is open to a move to Italy after becoming disillusioned with life at Old Trafford.
Sunday Mirror Sport can reveal that if RVP leaves he will miss out on a £10million loyalty bonus he is due to receive if he spends the final two years of his contract with the champions.
But his head has been turned by renewed interest from Turin during a season of turmoil at United.
Van Persie’s recent criticism of Moyes’ tactics, in the aftermath of the Champions League defeat at Olympiakos last month, was a telling insight into his current mental state.
And his frustration was evident again yesterday when he was substituted during the 3-0 victory over West Brom at the Hawthorns.
Moyes, who has insisted on a number of occasions this season that there is no rift between him and his No.20, replaced the Dutchman in the 63rd minute to save him from the prospect of a red card.
The striker, cautioned for a lunge on Morgan Amalfitano, should have been dismissed when he scythed down Steven Reid soon afterwards.
But while referee Jon Moss gave Van Persie a reprieve, Moyes replaced him with Danny Welbeck – a decision that was greeted with a disbelieving shake of the head by the Dutchman as he departed. United have privately stressed that the 30-year-old is not for sale.
But sources close to the player believe a deal can be done if Juventus offer the Reds a decent return on the £24million they paid Arsenal 19 months ago and are also able to get close to Van Persie’s current £250,000-a-week wages.
Van Persie was tempted by a switch to Serie A when he decided to quit Arsenal in 2012.
But he was persuaded to join United when Sir Alex Ferguson’s refusal to take no for an answer prompted him to turn his back on Juventus and Manchester City.
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