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Bendtner: Arsenal is where I want to be

Striker Nicklas Bendtner has reiterated his commitment to the club, saying that he does not know of any other club that is interested in him and is only focused on doing well for Arsenal next season.

There were reports over the weekend that linked our Danish international with a move to AC Milan, but these seem to have been fabricated by the British media.

Bendtner said: "As far as I know I am totally with Arsenal. This is where I want to be.

"This is something special and I want to be a part of it. This is the club I want to play with and it has always been that way.

"I haven't heard anything about Milan or any other club."

Striker Robin van Persie feels that an additional striker would strengthen the team's attacking options, especially after the sale of Emmanuel Adebayor to Manchester City.

The Dutch international was asked for his opinion on the different attacking formations available and said that if manager Arsène Wenger wanted to play with two strikers, it would perhaps be best to bring in a replacement for Adebayor.

The Gunners already have a wealth of attacking potential, having scored 68 goals in the league last season and this time having the likes of Eduardo, Andrey Arshavin and Tomas Rosicky available from the start of the new season.

Speaking to Arsenal TV, van Persie said: "It depends how the boss wants to play – with one or two strikers up front.

"But myself, Eduardo, Nicklas and Carlos Vela can all play the main role up front. So there are at least four options.

"However if you ask me I am not against a new player as well because it would strengthen our squad."

Let's not also forget that young prodigy Carlos Vela can also step-in, especially after scoring an audacious goal in the 5-0 thrashing of the United States in the Gold Cup final.