Arsenal's Robin van Persie has confirmed that he will hold contract talks with the club this summer.

The Dutch striker strongly hinted that he wants to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium, saying that he will "always be a Gunner".

After collecting the Football Writers' Footballer of the Year award this evening, Van Persie said: "We haven't set a date but I will have a meeting with the boss like we did before now. We will be having a meeting about my future, and lots of other things.

"Arsenal is an unbelievable club. The player I am today is because of Arsenal. When I actually signed the deal [to join Arsenal] it was a dream come true.

"If you ask the likes of Robert Pires how he feels, what he feels like he will say 'I feel like a Gunner' - and whatever happens with me I will always be a Gunner."

Van Persie, who also picked up the accolade for Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year, has one year remaining on his current Arsenal contract.