Confirmed: Manchester United set to bring in legend Van persie as to play this role , club explains why he will be in Manchester managerial crew ,and why .

Erik ten Haag has earmarked fellow Dutchman Robin van Persie about returning to Manchester United as part of his backroom staff. Ten Haag, 52, is already preparing for life at Old Trafford should United chiefs decide to appoint him as their new manager. The Ajax boss is understood to be keen on taking Van Persie with him to Manchester, with initial talks said to be ongoing. During his time with the Red Devils, Van Persie netted 26 goals at the club and won the Golden Boot in 2013, when United last won the Premier League under Sir Alex Ferguson. Van Persie is currently taking his coaching badges and working with Feyenoord's Under-16 side, coaching his son Shaqueel. But the ex-Manchester United striker is keen on a return to the Premier League should Ten Hag take the reins at Old Trafford. The club would have to pay in the region of £5million as compensation for ...