Exclusive - Bruce: Rooney and Van Persie would be a wonderful pairing
Steve Bruce says Manchester United will have a ‘mouthwatering’ strike partnership to rival any other in world football if Robin van Persie seals a switch to Old Trafford.Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly confident of landing van Persie from Arsenal in a stunning £20m deal this summer.
That would see the Dutchman team up with Wayne Rooney in attack and the prospect of the pair - who scored 57 Premier League goals between them last season - joining forces has got Bruce excited.
“If he [Ferguson] gets him [Van Persie], it would be a wonderful signing,” said the former United star. “He’s playing at the peak of his career and, with Manchester City laying down the gauntlet, it’s the next challenge.
“Chelsea have been there and Arsenal have been there against them and now they see City as a big threat and you need people like him to come in to the team to freshen it up. There is no doubt about his quality.
“It would be mouthwatering if you’ve got van Persie and Rooney in the same team. That would be a wonderful combination.
"Van Persie played on his own last year. He virtually played as a lone striker, which would let Wayne just drift into that little position he take
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