Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his delight at finally signing Robin van Persie.
Van Persie has arrived at Birdgewater Hospital in Manchester for a medical ahead of his £24million move to United from Arsenal.
Ferguson, speaking at the launch of a sponsorship deal between United and bwin, said: "We are delighted with that [the van Persie deal] of course.
"He's not signed yet, but a fee has been agreed. He's on his way up from London and will have a medical later this afternoon. Hopefully that goes according to plan.
"His agent is also in discussion with David Gill. Hopefully all these things will be tied up by the end of the day.
"But sometimes medicals take a little longer and it may carry on until tomorrow. But I'm sure he will be available for Monday's game."
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Ferguson said he was relishing the chance to partner Wayne Rooney with van Persie in attack for United - at Everton on Monday.
He said: "Rooney and van Persie are two fantastic players and it's great to have both of them. What it gives us is more strength and combinations up front. Going back to the 1999 season, we had Yorke, Cole, Sheringham and Solskjaer, the four best strikers in Europe.
"We're getting towards that now with Wayne, Robin, Chicharito and Danny Welbeck. It's a fantastic collection of players. I just hope I pick the right combinations.
"It's great to have a player of van Persie's quality to come into the squad as it is. I'm really pleased."
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Rooney, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand were also present at the Old Trafford launch.
And as the club look to recover from the shock of losing their title to Manchester City last season, Ferdinand knows there is work to do.
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"Last season was disappointing for us because we didn't win the league," he said.
"Now it is about how we come back. We have shown in the past the mentality of the club and its history is that we always come back stronger.
"We want to give the fans what they expect and be battling at the top of the league.
"The gauntlet has been thrown down time and time again. It is up to us to pull in the right direction.
"We have to step up to the plate and produce. I am sure we will."
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