Robin van Persie poses on private plane as he makes way to Fenerbahce ahead of move from Manchester United 

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Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is on his way to Istanbul ahead of his move to Fenerbahce.

Van Persie took to social media to post a series of pictures of himself and his family outside the private jet he will be flying on from Manchester Airport to Istanbul.

The Dutchman, who sported a Fenerbahce scarf, also uploaded a snap of himself in the cockpit of the plane accompanied with the caption 'Ready for take off'.

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Manchester United striker Robin van Persie poses in the cockpit of the private plane he will be taking to Turkey

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie poses in the cockpit of the private plane he will be taking to Turkey

Van Persie waves goodbye as he leaves Manchester Airport ahead of his unveiling as a Fenerbahce player

Van Persie waves goodbye as he leaves Manchester Airport ahead of his unveiling as a Fenerbahce player

Van Persie poses with his wife Bouchra and his two children before boarding the plane to Turkey

Van Persie poses with his wife Bouchra and his two children before boarding the plane to Turkey

Fenerbahce announced on Thursday that they had entered into negotiations with United and the Dutch striker over a potential move and they have now revealed that he is due in Turkey on Sunday.

Van Persie is expected to arrive in Turkey at Sabiha Gokcen Airport at 7:30pm (5:30pm BST) on Sunday evening, according to Fenerbahce's website. 

The 31-year-old will put pen to paper on a three-year deal worth in the region of £240,000-a-week at Fenerbahce. 

'Previously we reported that we had begun transfer negotiations with Manchester United and the Dutch player Robin van Persie. On the evening of Sunday July 12, he is coming to Istanbul,' read a statement on their official website.

While Fener seem confident that a deal will be completed shortly, United boss Louis van Gaal refused to confirm that the 31-year-old was on his way out of Old Trafford on Friday.

Asked whether he was looking for a another striker because Van Persie was leaving, Van Gaal said: 'When you say that it is not all true.

The 31-year-old, who sported a Fenerbahce scarf, is all smiles as he stands outside the plane in Manchester

The 31-year-old, who sported a Fenerbahce scarf, is all smiles as he stands outside the plane in Manchester

The Dutchman and his close family are due to arrive in Turkey at around 7:30pm (5:30pm BST) on Sunday

The Dutchman and his close family are due to arrive in Turkey at around 7:30pm (5:30pm BST) on Sunday

'When we feel we can say he is gone you shall hear it from Manchester United. We don't have the feeling yet.'

Van Persie scored 30 goals for United as they won the league in 2012-13 following his £24million move from Arsenal.

His impact since then, however, has been muted due to a series of niggling injuries, and he was limited to 10 goals in 29 appearances under compatriot Van Gaal last season.

Fenerbahce signed Van Persie's former United team-mate Nani on Monday for a reported £4.25million.

If Van Persie is sold, United would have only Wayne Rooney, James Wilson and the injured Javier Hernandez - out with a broken collarbone - in their squad as recognised strikers following the exit of on-loan Falcao at the end of the season.

Van Persie scored 48 goals in 86 Barclays Premier League games during his time at Manchester United

Van Persie scored 48 goals in 86 Barclays Premier League games during his time at Manchester United

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