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Arsenal boss Wenger convinced of Van Persie star status

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is convinced Robin van Persie can emerge as a Premiership star next season.

The Dutch ace, 23, scored twice in Thursday's 3-0 friendly win over Turkish side Genclerbirligi but has not been prolific since his £2.75million move from Feyenoord in 2004.

Wenger said: "Robin can score goals. He's a good mixture between Dennis Bergkamp, a typical goalscorer and a tremendous player like Henry. So let's hope he can mix his game well.

"I think he is developing very, very well. He has become more mature and he benefits from the good work of Emmanuel Adebayor, who makes room for him.

"The two always combine well together. We have also signed Eduardo da Silva. Why should we sign another striker?

"We don't collect them - we buy the strikers we need. And we expect Nicklas Bendtner to move forward and show us some aspects of his talent this season too."

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