Will van Persie injury force Arsenal into transfer market?
Arsenal Football Club’s Robin van Persie has torn his ankle ligaments, so will Arsene Wenger now be tempted to add to his squad in January?
The forward lasted just ten minutes of Holland’s goalless draw with Italy on Saturday night, before being stretchered off following a challenge from Giorgio Chiellini.
The Dutch Football Association has now confirmed van Persie has torn his ankle ligaments, meaning he is likely to be out of action until the middle of February.
“The ankle ligaments are definitely torn," confirmed a Dutch FA spokesman. "After the match our medical staff did not mention a break in the bone but the doctors will be able to tell us for sure. It does not look too good."
Wenger’s side have made a superb start to the season, but the loss of van Persie is a huge blow – so should the Gunners look to add to their striker options in January?
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