http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19179833 BBC i saying Arsenal pushed him out.
It is understood Van Persie was encouraged by the arrivals of Germany forward Lukas Podolski, France striker Olivier Giroud and Spain midfielder Cazorla - to the point where he was open to the idea of staying with or without a new contract.
But Wenger pulled him aside shortly before Sunday's friendly victory over Cologne, told him he would be sold if a deal could be reached and informed the Dutchman he was no longer part of his plans.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/...-manchester-united1?cat=football&type=article
Long before van Persie's statement on his official website, which was basically a euphemistic interpretation of a transfer request, his club were made abundantly aware of the Dutchman's desire to leave. At the end of the last campaign, before the European Championships, he and his representatives sat down with Arsenal and made a set of demands about the running of the club that were so outlandish that the warning signs were impossible to miss. The truth is that Arsenal have expected this day for more than two months. The only issue was when, where and how much.
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Tonight Arsenal has confirmed RVP being sold and alot of close sources to Arsenal has also confirmed Wenger has told Song he will be sold. Our situation is little bit similar to barca in 2005 in that we have developed cancer in the club and it really needs a real cleaning and change of mentality. Unlike Barca these guys has never won us anything which makes it even crazier that losers can develop such an ego. Walcott will be sold as well. So thats nasri, Fabregas, RVP, Walcott, and Song in 12 months gone.
I expect Arsenal to sign Capoue, Mirallas and a backup striker