George Graham: 'Arsenal can't stop Robin van Persie from joining Manchester United'

Former Arsenal manager George Graham believes that the Gunners will have to sell Robin van Persie to Manchester United if the Dutchman desires a move to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the unsettled striker, who recently revealed that he is not planning to sign a fresh contract at the Emirates.

"I think he will definitely be going," Graham told talkSPORT."They won't want to see him through the contract and then be a free agent next summer. They will pick the best fee for him.

"It will be a great signing for Sir Alex [Ferguson]. I wouldn't think Arsenal want to sell him to Manchester United. But they are not in the driving seat. If van Persie really wants to go there, then from a business sense they would have to sell him."

Manchester City, Juventus and AC Milan are thought to be interested in signing the prolific frontman.