Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is prepared to wait for Robin van Persie over new contract talks.

The Guardian says Wenger has made it clear that there is "no problem" on the club's side; they are eager to open negotiations with Van Persie and secure him to a longer contract. The ball is in the striker's court.

But Wenger has said that he is happy as long as a player gives his all for the duration of his contract and nobody can doubt Van Persie's efforts.

Manchester City are prominent among the pack of clubs that sense the opportunity to tempt him away, and Anzhi Makhachkala in Dagestan would also be able to offer him a massive salary.