Fenerbahce coach Vitor Pereira has insisted that he has a healthy relationship with striker Robin van Persie amid speculation of a rift between the duo.

The Dutch hitman, who joined the Turkish side from Manchester United in the summer, has scored in each of his last two outings, having started on the bench for both of them.

Van Persie is reportedly frustrated with his bit-part role, and footage of an awkward exchange between the pair surfaced online during the defeat to Besiktas at the weekend.

"I have a great relationship with my team and players," he told reporters in his press conference ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash at Celtic.

"Sometimes the tensions are high. We want this team to get better and improve professionally. Robin van Persie is part of the team and we all want to get better.

"Our relationship is based on trust in each other, confidence. We have our objectives. We have a normal relationship."

Van Persie, who began his spell in England with Arsenal in 2004, reportedly cost the Superliga giants £4.7m.