Van Persie poised for talks

Arsenal are preparing to smash their current wage structure as they prepare to hold contract talks with captain Robin van Persie, it was reported Tuesday.

Updated on: May 15, 2012, 23:30:19 IST

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Arsenal are preparing to smash their current wage structure as they prepare to hold contract talks with captain Robin van Persie, it was reported Tuesday. The Gunners’ sealed a third place finish this season that gives them automatic qualification for next season's Champions League group stage.

Van Persie, whose contract ends in 2013, currently earns around £70,000 per week. It was reported he would be offered a three-year deal worth a weekly salary of £130,000 plus a signing bonus of £5 million.

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