Arsenal’s Nicklas Bendtner on his way to Sporting Lisbon – Portuguese Primeira Liga News
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nicklas-Bendtner-c27726 could be on his way to Sporting Lisbon after falling down the pecking order in Arsenal.
The Danish International has been a fringe player for the Gunners and has featured sporadically since his making his debut in 2005.
Bendtner has been a frustrated figure at the Emirates as his appearances have mainly been cameo roles off the bench. He was given his chance when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 was sidelined with Injuries and he did well in the Dutchman’s absence, netting in a decent
9 goals in the last campaign.
But Van Persie’s return marked his demotion to the bench and the Dane is clearly unhappy. According to the player’s father, he will be on his way out of the London-based club.
"I know that Sporting have made a concrete offer to Arsenal for Nicklas, but I do not know if they accepted it. I do not know any details about the offer," Bendtner’s father said.
The 23-year-old started his career with Tårnby Boldklub before moving to Kjøbenhavns Boldklub, where his talents were spotted by Arsene Wenger, who lured him to Highbury in 2004.
He did not make an immediate impact in the side and was loaned to Birmingham City for the 2006/2007 season. There he racked up an impressive 42 appearances scoring 11 goals at St Andrews before returning to Arsenal the following season.
Although he has featured occasionally showing glimpses of his predatory instincts, notable contributions included late goals against Aston Villa and the memorable hat-trick against Leyton Orient in the F.A Cup.
But with limited opportunities and a relatively young age, a change of scenery for Bendtner might prove to be very fruitful. But a move to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 looks unlikely as the Portuguese club have issued a statement denying contact with the English
giants for the Olsen Gang International.
"There is no offer sent to Arsenal," said to the Sporting President, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Freitas.
But according to rumours, German champions Borussia Dortmund and Besiktas are monitoring the progress of the former Kjøbenhavns Boldklub man. With a price tag valued at £12 million, a transfer for Nicklas Bendtner is inevitable this season.
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