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Liverpool FC great Jamie Carragher explains why Robin van Persie was not a normal Manchester United signing

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Jamie Carragher believes that Robin van Persie was not a "normal" signing for Manchester United and the Dutchman is exactly the sort of player they are missing today.

Van Persie moved to United in the summer of 2012 and helped Sir Alex Ferguson's side regain the Premier League title from Manchester City in his final season as a manager.

The Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford having won the golden boot at Arsenal, aged 29 and with only one year left on his Gunners' deal.

Having missed out on the 2011/12 title by just goal difference, Ferguson made a point to ensure that United signed the leading marksman, with the club uncharacteristically paying £24m for a striker out of contract the following summer and approaching his 30s, according to

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