Van Persie delays contact talks until summer

Robin van Persie has confirmed that contract talks with Arsenal are on hold until the summer as he looks to concentrate on on-field matters.

Van Persie delays contact talks until summer

The in-form Holland international, 28, has been the subject of recent speculation linking him with a move away from the Emirates Stadium, with his current deal expiring in 2013.

However, speaking ahead of yesterday’s 5-2 rout of Tottenham, van Persie sought to clarify the situation, saying discussions over a new contract with the Gunners will not start before the end of the season as he only wants to focus on playing matters.

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