Ramsey hopes van Persie will remain a Gunner

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is keeping his fingers crossed that skipper Robin van Persie will resist the temptation to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Speculation over the Dutchman’s future has been rife in recent weeks with Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus having all been linked with moves for the 28-year-old in the wake of his announcement that he would not be signing a new contract.

Van Persie scored 37 goals last season, 30 of them in the Premier League, and claimed both the PFA and Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year awards, and Ramsey is hopeful that despite all the rumours, the club can retain his services.