Rooney believes the 29-year-old Dutchman would be a great addition to the squad at Old Trafford.
“Of course he’s a player that I admire,” said Rooney.
“He’s a fantastic player. He’s been amazing for Arsenal over many years. Last season was probably his best season of all. He scored a lot of goals.
“If he does come here he would be a great addition to the squad.”
When asked if he and Van Persie could form a good partnership, the England international added: “I’d like to think so – but you’d have to ask the manager about that.
“There’s a lot of forwards here already with myself, Welbeck, Chicharito and Berbatov, who’s still here.
“So there’s a lot of forwards fighting for a place.”
