Arsenal will do their best to keep Robin Van Persie. The Dutchman has been linked to Milan and has a contract running with the Gunners until June 2013.

Manager Arsene Wenger claimed: “We will do our best to keep Robin here”.

But the former Feyenoord player is tempted by a move to Serie A although he has plenty of admirers in Spain too.

Ocampos: Juve or Barca?

Both Juventus and Barcelona are watching closely River Plate starlet Lucas Ocampos.

According to Radio Continental, the Spanish outfit already enquired while Juventus have sent out their scouts to follow his progress.

AS also confirmed the rumour linking Barcelona to the Argentine wonderkid and it seems just a matter before the 18-year-old moves to Europe.

United on Thiago

Manchester United have ready to bid for Milan defender Thiago Silva, claims British website Caughtoffside.

Sir Alex Ferguson is looking to strengthen the Red Devil’s ageing backline and Thiago would be the perfect addition for them.

However, Milan reiterated that the player is not for sale having already turned down links to Barcelona.