Transfer Rumors (18 June 09): Man United to bid for Arsenal star Van Persie, Aston Villa ponder swapping Young for Tottenham’s Bentley, Bayern admit approach

The transfer news isn't as plentiful today as it has been in the last several days, but there are still some big names in the gossip pages today.

Manchester United are busy looking for a new striker, and while Karim Benzema may or may not be on his way to Old Trafford sometime this summer, there's no shortage of targets on United's striker wishlist, including one potentially surprising name.

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