‘Agent’ Van Persie takes credit for Man Utd’s Cavani capture having talked up move for ‘goal machine’

 The former Red Devils striker had been calling for the Uruguayan frontman to be snapped up long before a deadline day agreement was confirmed

Robin van Persie is looking to claim his share of credit for Edinson Cavani ending up at Manchester United, with “Agent RVP” having led calls for a Uruguayan “goal machine” to be acquired.

The former Red Devils striker first stated his case for a prolific South American to be taken to Old Trafford back in February.

He told SPORTbible when asked who he would pick to lead the line for United: “Edinson Cavani. I would definitely go for Cavani; he's very fit, he's a proven goalscorer, a goal machine, he has proven it at Napoli, PSG and Uruguay.