A few weeks ago, Liverpool defender Daniel Agger heaped praise on Denmark teammate Nicklas Bendtner, arguing that the striker has 'many qualities', and is capable of playing at the very highest level. To be honest, Agger's eulogy sounded like a recruitment pitch, and now it seems that Bendtner may be available during the January transfer window. Could he be a potential solution to Liverpool's striker situation?
The 24-year-old has made just two starts for Juventus so far this season, and his Agent, Tom Brooks, is not happy about the situation. He told TMW:
“[Bendtner] is too strong a player to stay on the bench, so it’s not good for him or for Juventus to keep him there.
“If it continues like this, we will consider our options. Could that be from January? We’ll talk about it over the next few weeks.
"This situation is not good and, when he is out of patience, we will consider our options.
In an interview at Denmark's team base, team captain Agger - who recently revealed that he has his eyes on the Liverpool captaincy - argued that Bendtner has 'changed one hundred per cent', and it working harder now at his game than ever before, adding:
"He [Bendtner] has obviously had a hard time, especially at Arsenal.
"It's always a challenge to go to new club, but he has many qualities, and he has proven that he can play at the top level.
"He scored plenty of goals for Arsenal, which proves he has the ability to succeed anywhere, and I have no doubt that when he gets the chance at Juventus, they will see that and use him more.
"He has developed immensely in recent years and become very serious about the game. I take my hat off to him; it takes a real man to get back to top after being down at the bottom"
Prior to his loan move to Juventus, £12m-rated Bendtner was (tenuously) linked with a shock move to Anfield, but whether that rumour was actually true is anyone's guess.
Perhaps Agger's glowing eulogy is an indirect attempt to put Bendtner's name in the mind of Brendan Rodgers?
Would he fit in at Liverpool?
Jaimie Kanwar
The 24-year-old has made just two starts for Juventus so far this season, and his Agent, Tom Brooks, is not happy about the situation. He told TMW:
“[Bendtner] is too strong a player to stay on the bench, so it’s not good for him or for Juventus to keep him there.
“If it continues like this, we will consider our options. Could that be from January? We’ll talk about it over the next few weeks.
"This situation is not good and, when he is out of patience, we will consider our options.
In an interview at Denmark's team base, team captain Agger - who recently revealed that he has his eyes on the Liverpool captaincy - argued that Bendtner has 'changed one hundred per cent', and it working harder now at his game than ever before, adding:
"He [Bendtner] has obviously had a hard time, especially at Arsenal.
"It's always a challenge to go to new club, but he has many qualities, and he has proven that he can play at the top level.
"He scored plenty of goals for Arsenal, which proves he has the ability to succeed anywhere, and I have no doubt that when he gets the chance at Juventus, they will see that and use him more.
"He has developed immensely in recent years and become very serious about the game. I take my hat off to him; it takes a real man to get back to top after being down at the bottom"
Prior to his loan move to Juventus, £12m-rated Bendtner was (tenuously) linked with a shock move to Anfield, but whether that rumour was actually true is anyone's guess.
Perhaps Agger's glowing eulogy is an indirect attempt to put Bendtner's name in the mind of Brendan Rodgers?
Would he fit in at Liverpool?
Jaimie Kanwar
any player who can stick the ball into the net will fit.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see him signed - young and worth taking a chance on. £5m would be a good deal.
ReplyDeletehes average at best but cheap sure rodgers will be looking at him because thats what we will have to except average whos going to give up champions league football for at least two seasons not the top players thats for sure
ReplyDeleteSign me, free transfer...cheap wages and most importantly BETTER PLAYER.
ReplyDeletefirst two fit fsgs criteria not sure there that bothered about the 3rd
ReplyDeleteNo
ReplyDeletelol...and I just turned 24 so sign them young policy works too..!!
ReplyDeleteBendtner would improve the squad but he is not the solution to our goal scoring problems.
ReplyDeletewhat are you people on! he was waste of time at arsenal usless at sunderland obviously now failed at juventus his attitude stinks he honestly belives he is world class. deluded
ReplyDeleteaverage and deluded!
ReplyDeleteHow would he improve the squad if he isn't a solution to our goalscoring problems? He would bulk the squad up, but I don't think he's better than anything we currently have. And he's that full of self-importance his wages would make the transfer a big mistake.
ReplyDelete24???? !!!
ReplyDeleteChrist. You've had a hard life, Chirag......
;)
i think we have to buy torres. he has made positive statements why not ask him if he wants to return.
ReplyDeleteNo. F**king. Way.
ReplyDeleteHe's awful.
The big news today is that Sterling "allegedly" wants £50 grand a week to sign a new contract. His argument, apparently, is that is what Downing is on.
ReplyDeleteNice to know he hasn't let a few decent games go to his head.
If we lose Sterling as now seems likely due to his wage demands the clubs policy on brining youth through will be in tatters.If we cant compete for decent players and cant rely on youth where does this leave us.
ReplyDeleteStaerling will need a strong manager to keep him in check, great little player but the real danger with him is his ego, i worry about this kid in the sense he could become a total nightmare to manage
ReplyDeleteThis would be a truly terrible signing, he has nothing to bring to the team, he is just awful
ReplyDeleteSterling has rubbished these rumours on twitter
ReplyDeletebringing in the kids during present situation was a good idea yet filled with ifs and buts,at present he is too light a player (he gets muscled off the ball too much)his signature move is too predictable,his temper gets the best of him sometimes(kicking out at players)his hurry to be a star is going to be his downfall.Yes i've enjoyed watching him play but every time i do, I think this could be the game he gets hurt,he is going to be gone before the rebuild period is over any way,why not deal him in while still young,he should be worth a striker or two.My apologies to the diehards,but sometimes you have to think outside the box.JC is getting better than 100k why settle for 50.
ReplyDeleteAnd then the comment was removed.
ReplyDeleteI was watching ESPN last night and they had a programme on Great Champions League games. After a Deportivo v Milan match, LFC v Besiktas came on.
ReplyDeleteI had to turn it off after the second goal because it was too upsetting to watch. That was only 4 years ago ffs!! Anyone who says Rafa played boring football needs to watch that again. Full backs getting forward, the best midfield in the world, goals spread across the team.
And the fnckers sacked him.
Because he spoke his mind.
I'm off for a lie down. :(
Snap him up for £6m max. He is decent enough
ReplyDeleteor we could get huntelaar for around same money....
ReplyDeleteWhy sign Bendtner? better just bring Carroll back.
ReplyDeletewell...we Indians have it hard way.. :P
ReplyDeleteBendtner is not a great goalscorer but he is better than having nothing which is our current situation.
ReplyDeletethis won't happen just another convo started by this out of town l.f.c fan. support your local team will you.
ReplyDeletehe's shit and a Championship player at best
ReplyDeletehave you any european experence it dose not matter it will not be required
ReplyDeleteAgreed, better option but Spurs will gazump us again
ReplyDeleteI have masters in finance from Essex...haha if that will do..
ReplyDeleteat least can manage transfer funds better..lol
sorry your over qualified were only interested in no hopers these days please reapply when we have new owners
ReplyDeletehahahaha
ReplyDeleteBentner is in the same bracket as Downing, promises a lot but then you get FA
ReplyDeletedont get barred lol
ReplyDeleteHe is certainly nothing like good enough to play for Juve, though one cannot rule out the possibility of him scoring the odd goal if he happens to be in the right place. He is much better than most players at Anfield, though really rather ordinary. That is a fair comment on the standard at Liverpool these days.
ReplyDeleteJason, I warn you again: if you persist in perpetuating the false myth that 'posters get barred for their views' then I will ban you permanently.
ReplyDeleteThat is not true at all, so stop making up crap.
People are barred for any of the following:
* Outright abuse
* Persistent derogatory comments against other posters/players/managers etc
* Sniping (i.e. constantly posting comments that slag off the site/me
* Ongoing campaigns to twist my views
You persistently try and convince people that I delete comments that I disagree with, which is ridiculous.
One more comment like that (like the one I deleted earlier), and you will be banned.
couldnt get a game for arsenal, cant get a game with juve, sounds great, alarm bells ringing.
ReplyDeletereally must be stuck for things to write.
id rather have crouch back if we are that desperate
Bendtner sucks! U cant b serious? Im a Dane n Bendtners a JOKE who at his best should play non League park football!
ReplyDeleteNo.
ReplyDeleteIf it's a choice between an ego like him and nothing, I'd rather have nothing.
ReplyDeleteBring him for 12, he is worth it.
ReplyDeleteShould have brought him instead of Borini. Now it makes no sense...
ReplyDeletelighten up its a bit of fun was talking to chirag when you barred him a few weeks ago and then you changed you mind after a few minutes also sent you a post complementing you on your actions i get slated on hear some banter some personal but they all seem to get throught your filter but i dont complain about it and what post earlier i get that many blocked you will have to remind me.i try not to reply directly to you because i know you are after barring me but heyho if thats how you get your kicks crack on
ReplyDeleteYeah Sign him for 7m, hes still young, Suarez will help him
ReplyDeleteI'm not talking about that post; I'm talking about your post from yesterday where you go on about me 'barring people for their views', which is just total nonsense.
ReplyDeleteBendtner is arrogant like the french, but doesn't have any talent to back it up and he's lazy. I'd rather have an incurrable disease than Bendtner in a Liverpool shirt.
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