Arsenal and United's valuation of the 29 year-old Dutchman are relatively far apart, with United's original offer of £12 million being rejected by Arsene Wenger, who favours a more substantial fee of £30 million.
Ferguson believes that upping Manchester United's bid to something closer to £20 million will persuade Wenger to let go of his star striker due to van Persie's willingness to depart the Emirates as well as his diminishing contract.
The two clubs held talks on Tuesday night about the deal and are reportedly close to an agreement, with Ferguson speaking directly with Wenger earlier in the week to attempt to speed up proceedings.
Whilst van Persie is not a typical United signing - being someone with no re-sale value due to his age - it is an opportunity which Ferguson seems determined to take. He has already added a striker to his squad in the form of Ángelo Henríquez from Universidad de Chile for a fee of around £4 million who completed his medical yesterday.
Sir Alex is hoping to get any deal done by the time the new season starts, and perhaps van Persie may also share that hope, with booing directed towards him expected at the Emirates in Arsenal's season opener on Saturday against Sunderland.
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