Bendtner could return to Arsenal

Arsenal manager Nicklas Bendtner has refused to close the door on a return to the Emirates for the Danish striker. The player is currently on loan at the Stadium of Light.

Bendtner had been told he was free to leave during the summer, but Arsene Wenger admits should the player impress this year at Sunderland, he could return to Arsenal's first team plans once more.

"In our job, you never say never," said Wenger.

"You do always what is right for your club. If it is right for the club to get Nicklas Bendtner back, the club will do it. I like him as a player.

"It will not only depend on us, it will depend on him. But we are not there yet - there is a long way to go."