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Monday, 5th August, 2013



Malaga have put themselves back in contention for Arsenal stirker Nicklas Bendtner, even if they are hoping the price tag will come down a little bit, according to Spanish daily AS.

Potential moves for Bendtner to a few clubs fell through at the last minute owing to transfer fees and wage concerns.







FC Twente and Eintracht Frankfurt were two of the clubs interested in the Denmark international, who spent last season on loan at Juventus.

Malaga had been giving Frankfurt some competition last month for Bendtner’s signature, but an agreement on personal terms was hard to come by.



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Bendtner’s entire time at Arsenal, which began with him joining the club as a youngster in 2004, has seen just one extended spell when he managed four years after returning from a loan stint at Birmingham City.

It is almost certain that he will not be offered an extension at the Emirates Stadium – his current deal runs out in 2014 – and Malaga could become unexpected beneficiaries.

However, the cash-strapped club will be hoping Arsenal will agree to lower the price to below €2m, which will be within reach of Malaga’s leadership.

The Spanish side are facing a minor crisis in finances, a situation made worse by their exclusion from UEFA competition following a charge of "unpaid bills".

Bendtner’s loan spell at Juventus saw him turn out just nine time in the league, owing to a long-term injury he picked up, and he failed to find the back of the net as well.

Nevertheless he can count himself as part of a Scudetto-winning side, while his Arsenal tally reads slightly better at 45 goals in 154 games.

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