Robin van Persie has withdrawn from the tour of Arsenal in Asia to try to force a move to Manchester City.The Dutch striker has refused to participate in the three games the club played at his trip to Malaysia and China, which begins on Saturday afternoon, when the club to fly to Kuala Lumpur for first stage of the gira.Van Persie has raised the stakes as you go the match against Arsenal in their struggle to leave the club. It is believed that Arsene Wenger has reluctantly accepted the position of Van Persie and the 28-year-old will remain in London Colney next week to train with the club's academy and reserve players, and those recovering from injuries as Jack Wilshere, Emmanuel Frimpong and Bacary Sagna.Contrary to widespread reports that Manchester United have made an official offer for the striker, the Old Trafford club has prioritized the signing of Brazilian Lucas Moura and is also pursuing the Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin.
 

 Manchester City, is now in pole position to sign the current player of the year in the Premier League, of which offer a very attractive package to the Gunners.

Although Van Persie has reiterated its position that wants to leave Arsenal before the transfer window closes or else go on strike, the club is ready to continue with its strategy to force him to fulfill his contract, which expires in 11 months.