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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini resigned to losing out in race to sign Arsenal striker Robin van Persie

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has signalled he does not expect to be able to sign Robin van Persie during this summer's transfer window.

Roberto Mancini resigned to losing out on Robin van Persie, saying ' I don't think he'll come to Man City'

Up in the air: Robin van Persie remains an Arsenal player for the time being Photo: GETTY IMAGES

By Telegraph Sport

11:27AM BST 06 Aug 2012

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Along with local rivals United and Italian giants Juventus, Manchester City are one of the clubs interested in Van Persie, who last month announced he would not be signing a new contract with Arsenal.

However, the prospects of the Holland international, who turns 29 today, joining the Premier League champions now look remote with Mancini admitting he does not expect to have the player in his ranks next season.

Mancini said: "Van Persie? No, I don't think he will come here."

Van Persie's existing deal at the Emirates expires next summer but Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is desperate for the prolific forward, who enjoyed a stunning campaign last season, to remain at the club.

Van Persie won both the Professional Footballers' Association and Football Writers' Association player of the year awards in recognition of the 36 goals he scored for Arsenal during the 2011/12 season.