Barcelona deny RVP bid
February 05, 2012 15:33:07 UK
Catalan giants Barcelona have denied discussions with Arsenal regarding the purchase of star striker Robin Van Persie.
Arsene Wenger will not want to lose Robin van Persie.Vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu moved quickly to quash any talk, after rumours Barcelona had already spoken to the north London club.
"Nothing exists with RVP," said Bartomeu.
"It's rumours that appear in the papers. We've not contacted Arsenal, nor his agent.
"Our focus is now on the Liga and Copa del Rey. It's necessary to be focused on the task at hand and not be distracted by the transfer market."
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It's rumours that appear in the papers.
Josep Maria Bartomeu
The Dutchman has yet to sign an extended deal at The Gunners which expires in 2013, and speculation continues to mount over his future.
Van Persie netted a hat-trick in Arsenal's 7-1 demolition of Blackburn at the weekend and in doing so overtook Dennis Bergkamp in the club's all time top 10 scorers list.
Arsene Wenger's men are rated as 1213.00 to win the FA Cup this season, with fierce rivals Spurs 1213.00.
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