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Fenerbahce confirms Van Persie talks

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is in transfer talks with Fenerbahce, the Turkish club has confirmed.

Fenerbahce has confirmed it is in talks with Manchester United striker Robin van Persie over a potential transfer.

The Netherlands international has been heavily linked with a move to the Istanbul club, with reports suggesting that a 4.7 million pound ($7.22 million) switch is on the cards.

And a post on Fenerbahce's Twitter account said: "Fenerbahce has begun to transfer talks with Robin Van Persie and his club Manchester United."

Van Persie enjoyed a disappointing 2014-15 campaign for United, finding the net just 10 times.