Arsene Wenger has sensationally revealed how Robin van Persie got in touch with him to try and arrange a return to Arsenal from Manchester United in 2015.
Van Persie spent eight years with the Gunners between 2004 and 2012 but controversially departed the Emirates for fierce rivals United in his quest for the Premier League title.
His move to Old Trafford sparked fury among Arsenal supporters, and in his first season at United, Van Persie lifted the Premier League after starring in the title run.
However, after Sir Alex Ferguson's departure things were never quite the same again for Van Persie and he found himself playing a bit-part role in 2015 under Louis van Gaal, and was looking for a move away.