August
15

United Agree Van Persie Deal

Filed under: Transfers - Posted by: Mark

With two days until the season kick-off, Robin Van Persie’s future appears to have been decided with the announcement that Arsenal have agreed terms with Manchester United.

The official statement arrived this evening from Arsenal and United have also offered confirmation of the move, subject to a medical.

This is obviously momentous news on the eve of the Premier League and Fantasy season. Undoubtedly the biggest move of the summer transfer window so far, the Dutchman’s move to Old Trafford is – from a Fantasy perspective – arguably the most significant transfer since Cristiano Ronaldo left the Old Trafford club for Real Madrid in 2009:

Sir Alex Ferguson’s acquisition of the former Gunners skipper hands United a lethal looking frontline as they look to wrestle the title back from neighbours City. The two top scoring players in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in 2011/12, Van Persie and Rooney – with 269 and 230 points respectively – will surely rack up goals aplenty but, with either of the two more than capable of accruing huge points hauls to the other’s detriment in any given Gameweek, we are left with an unwanted armband dilemma as the Fantasy landscape around us is altered irrevocably.

Quite how Van Persie will fit into the pecking order in terms of set-pieces and spot-kicks is a crucial factor which will be keenly anticipated by Fantasy managers – if Rooney continues as the number one for penalties, the Dutchman’s stock will clearly drop in our estimations, with a tussle for bonus also a significant factor is how we invest in the United frontline. The Fantasy popularity of new boy Shinji Kagawa perhaps now looks a little less appealing until a clearer picture of the situation at Old Trafford, in terms of tactics and the likelihood of rotation, is established.

Over at the Emirates, Van Persie’s departure is surely set to boost the long-term appeal of new signings Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud. The Gunners’ French-based scout Gilles Grimandi admitted only last month that Giroud was signed from Montpellier in anticipation of Van Persie leaving – a central role looks likely for the Frenchman, then, but with Wenger conceding his summer signings will be eased into action in the season ahead, their initial impact is perhaps questionable. Despite this, it seems Podolski, at least, is set to start against Sunderland on Saturday as the Gunners gear up for action without their former skipper.

Fellow new-boy Santi Cazorla, though, now looks the most likely Gunner to benefit in terms of set-pieces; potentially, he should be handed corners and free-kicks, while the issue of spot-kicks looks up for grabs – Podolski scored from the spot on Sunday, though it’s worth noting that Mikel Arteta didn’t feature in the 4-0 win over Cologne.

We’ll have more on the full impact of the Van Persie move and its knock-on effects for both sides in a more substantial Moving Target later.

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  1. Yes the Sess!
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    Hardly worthy of breaking news on ssn that we're signing saha. Found out about this yesterday. What a REALLY good signing 8-|

  2. kimoo
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    Jenkinson arsenal player is he good ?

    1. KujaliaFC - Player Exchange…
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      He was guilty of being caught out of position a bit last season. He's a good crosser of the ball though, and Giroud scores a lot of goals with his head. I would put him in my team if I didn't already have 3 Arsenal players in.

  3. Paul
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    okay I promise there will not be many of these....but its my first RMT so please feel free.... :-P

    jussi federici
    ivanovic(???) cuellar coloccini/santon clyne fabio
    bale ireland cazorla michu mata
    tevez petric aguero
    0 in bank

    a) will get manu coverage after i see what there settled team looks like
    b) should i get iva???...or cole will be better?
    c) fabio or someone from west brom of 4.5???

    i know i have 2 city fwds....but after their first 3 gws dey can always be replaced!!

  4. Gaz Downright
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    Do I remember correctly?

    Did the scouts post some projections relating to the Sky game?

      1. Fantasy Footy Forum
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        Cheers

  5. romac6
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    I think I've got it, going to over-value the midfield and WC once the striker situation clears up

    Fed (Jussi)
    Cashley Ivanovic Zabs Tierney Demel (Cashley to Jan V after GW1)
    Valencia Mata Bale Piennar Gerrard
    Tevez Graham Pog

    Any suggestions on the 3-5-2?

    1. sidd5678
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      nice team quite different way of loking at things

  6. giang_o1
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    RATE MY TEAM
    Goalkeepers: Vorm, Krul
    Defenders: Terry, Evra, Kompany, Hangeland, Fabio
    Midfielders: Yaya Toure, Hazard, Park Ji-Sung, Kagawa, Miyaichi
    Forwards: Torres, Pogrebnyak, Petric

  7. cuterandy
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    hope picking tevez and tinkering the midfield doesn't end up in wildcard

  8. AChantry
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    hi, would appreciate a RMT. can't stop tinkering and would like to know if i'm anywhere close;

    DDG (Henderson

    Zab - Hangeland - Cuellar (Fonte - Tierney)

    Bale - Kagawa - Mata (vc) - Santi Cazorla (Kacaniklic)

    Graham - Tevez - Torres (c)

    0.5 in bank

    will replace Mata after DGW for someone like Michu, with a view to free up funds to get Roon/RVP in for GM3 dependant on Torres performance up to end of GW2.

  9. Sabrewulf
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    • Fantasy Football Scout Member

    RMT please guys!!

    DDG - Federici

    Zab - Hangeland - Cole - Clyne - Gorkss

    Bale - Cazorla - Michu - Guthrie - Noble

    Giroud - Tevez - Torres

    1.5 in the bank

    Thanks

    1. Mainevent
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      giroud -> graham
      michu -> mata

  10. AChantry
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    so, do i now swap Kagawa out for Michu to free up the cash for either roon/RvP now, or do I swap him for Hazard to give me Mata/Hazard/Torres for DGW and then get rid of Mata and Hazard to free up cash.

    Damn

    1. Chut2TheCase
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      Damn sure for Mata and/or Hazard? I have Ramires instead. He should free up quite some amount, and still might work for DGW.

      1. AChantry
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        potential of three DGW chelsea was my thought. I have Mata and Torres at present, thinking of binning Kagawa and bringing in either Hazard or Lamps?

        1. Chut2TheCase
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          I have got Acole, Ramires, Torres and Kagawa. I think your team looks alright (if it's still the same as above), just bump up kagawa for lamps? Since you have .5 in the bank!

          But food for thought:
          Recent RVP haul might up assist rates for Kagawa!:P

          1. AChantry
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            or could see kagawa playing further back if Rooney is dropped behind RvP

            1. Chut2TheCase
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              then lamps for DGW, and swap for kagawa if he does well? Kagawa's unproven yet in EPL, so I guess we gotta see how the new Manutd plays and whether he adapts well.

  11. Butters_lfc9
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    Aqca what is your team at the moment? Need some inspiration

  12. Chut2TheCase
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    10.0 left for between the posts. Any suggestions guys?

    Thought of fridel and jaas!

    1. Rhysd007
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      Cerny & deGea. rotate ok until GW5 - then rearrange :) . RMT below(ish)!

  13. Chris_White
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    Louis Saha set for Sunderland talks

    :lol:

  14. k
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    will nasri start?

  15. Butters_lfc9
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    Need some help deciding on my team

    De Gea- Federici
    A Cole-Hughes-Cuellar-Demel-__________
    Mata-Bale-Pienaar-Guthrie-_________
    Torres-Tevez-Graham
    2.0 in the bank
    A)Lescott and McLean
    B)Fonte and Cazorla

    1. Rhysd007
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      2.0 mil wont get u A or B !!

      A of those two options

      1. Butters_lfc9
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        No 2.0 on top of whichever combination I will buy too bring in Rooney, yeah I'm leaning towards A

        1. Butters_lfc9
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          Why do you think of the overall team?

  16. AChantry
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    Gorkss or Cuellar? Regardless of DGW, Sunderland have looked gash but will Reading get thrashed?

  17. BigFootJon
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    any thoughts?

    Jaaskelainen, Green (rotate)

    Vlaar, Hangeland, Pearce, McCartney, Jenkinson (Arsenal, until Sagna fit)

    Mata, Jaja Toure, Ramires, Allen, (Leon Britton)

    Rooney, Torres, Aguero

    1. Rhysd007
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      Rooney for Tevez? free up 3.0 for defence. City should put 4 past Soton in similar fashion to Swansea last year and Aguero + Tevez should rack up 20+ between them

      United might struggle away first game. I predict 1-1, but equally, Roo may be eager to show he's Utd no1.

      tough call

  18. BigFootJon
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    mmm also may sacrifice rooney for podolski, and upgrade other areas?

  19. Chalkhous
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    RMT

    Szczesny Jaaskelainen
    Cole A Gorks Lescott (McCartney Fabio)
    Cazorla Kagawa Silva Pienaar (guthrie)
    Torres Tevez Pogrebnyak

    1. Rhysd007
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      get a 3rd chelsea player! maybe lamps/hazard > silva

      RMT below!

  20. Rhysd007
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    My RMT, post a link to yours and ill rate in return :)

    deGea + 5.5
    Mertesacker Komp Rich (Tate) (Fox)
    Lamps Hazard Guthrie Nolan (Scholes)
    Torres Aguero Pog

    have sacrificed my bench for expensive chelski 3. how many mins out of 540 (90x6) do u reckon those 3 will play?

    1. BigFootJon
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      looks good, i would go for Green as your reserve keeper, and save 1m. I have heard Hazard may be rotated for first few games, also Lamps doesn't always play over 60 mins these days. Also is Mert may face strong competition for places possibly? my teams just above!

  21. Butters_lfc9
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    Cazorla and Noble
    Or
    Mata and Guthrie?

  22. BigFootJon
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    Mata for first week, DGW!

  23. flantastic91
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    RMT please!

    Friedel Federici

    Terry Lescott Cuellar Clyne McCartney

    Lampard Toure Pienaar Noble Maloney

    Aguero Torres Graham

    3M in the bank

    Transfers in the next couple gameweeks:

    Lampard >>> Bale
    Torres >>> Rooney/Van Persie

    I could switch Terry and Lescott for A.Cole and Zabaleta, so i could switch in Van Persie.

    What do you guys think?

    1. ruud gullit sitting on a sh…
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      You could swap Terry for A.Cole/Ivanovic for .5 cheaper for the double GW. I think it is a solid team

  24. ruud gullit sitting on a sh…
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    Ok I'm reasonably happy with this

    Federici

    A.Cole Hangeland Zabaleta

    Lampard VDV Michu Yaya

    Pogrebnyak Torres(C) Tevez

    Subs: Friedel Britton Fabio Cummings (3 million in the bank for Rooney/RVP)

    Any thoughts?

  25. moey211
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    RMT:

    Gk: Schwarzer-Sorensen
    Def:A cole-Zabaleta-Hangeland-Barnett-Collocini
    Mid:Bale-Ramires-Yaya Toure-Michu-Pienaar
    Att:Torres(c)-Aguero-Probegnyak

  26. Fantasy Footy Forum
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    RVP and Rooney in the same team is very likely to cause a few selection headaches and a proper bun fight for bonus points :(

  27. shotgunnufc
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    • Fantasy Football Scout Member

    i'm going with a theory of start with RVP in the team, if he doesnt start to perform will be much easier to replace him than if i dont have him and try to buy him

  28. shotgunnufc
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    • Fantasy Football Scout Member

    i'm going with:

    jaas, given
    clyne, lescott, demel, A cole, haageland
    noble, kagawa, yaya, bale, n'zog
    pog, RVP, tevez

    any thoughts?

    1. moey211
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      Nice!!

      Rmt:
      Gk:Scezny-Federici
      def:zabaleta-a cole-Hangeland-collocini-barnett
      Mid-Yaya-Kagawa-Bale-Dyer-Pienaar
      Att:Probegnyak-Torres-Aguero

      0.5 in the bank

    2. tommo-uk-
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      RVP is proving a selection nightmare for me too, think i will hang off for a few weeks and concentrate on hopefully picking the right chlesea players for the DGW.

  29. evilfuk - FISTMASTER 3000 o…
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    6,118 comments, that's insane.

  30. jr3jonny
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    Hey everyone, first time so RMT please:

    Friedel - Cerny
    Lescott - Cole - Cuellar - Clyne - Barnett
    Mata - Yaya - Kagawa - Allen - Britton
    Torres - Pogrebnyak - Aguero

    In Bank: 2.5m

    Thinking after GW1: Torres --> Rooney
    (This leaves 0.5m in Bank)

    And possible Kagawa/Mata ---> ????
    Thanks :)

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