"Juventus" offered 20 million pounds sterling for R.van Persie © EuroFootball.com

"Juventus" are determined to seriously compete for London's "Arsenal" forward Robin van Persie. The Mirror reports that the general director of the Italian champions, Giuseppe Marotta, stated that the Dutchman is their number 1 target and they will make every effort to lure the prolific striker. The first offer from "Juventus" (£8 million) was immediately rejected, so now the "Serie A" team has presented £20 million payment guarantees, as well as a salary of £190,000 (after taxes) to van Persie. If "Juventus" faces failure, they are prepared to tempt the backup option - "Manchester City" player Edin Dzeko."