NICKLAS BENDTNER has been told there is no chance of him leaving Arsenal following a cheeky loan request from Lazio.
The Italians were looking to borrow the unsettled Danish ace for the rest of the season with the promise of a £9million bid in the summer.But Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has made it clear that none of his senior squad will be going while the club are still challenging for honours on all four fronts.
Bendtner, 22, has become increasingly frustrated with life at the Emirates in recent months and angered Wenger with his demands for more first-team action.
The self-assured striker - who arrived in London in 2004 - has not started a single Premier League game since returning to duty in October following a summer groin operation.
But he has still managed three goals in 10 appearances in all competitions.
Bendtner was always behind Robin van Persie in the pecking order and his opportunites have been limited by the Dutchman's long-awaited return from injury.
Marouane Chamakh has also taken over as the club's first-choice target man since his arrival from Bordeaux in May.
Birmingham, Fulham and Everton are all eager to give Bendtner the games he wants by striking a loan deal during next month's transfer window.
But Bendtner is resigned to staying at the Emirates after Wenger ordered him to shut up and fight for his place.
The Frenchman has already announced he does not plan to make any new signings in January.
And he is not prepared to weaken his squad and limit his options by allowing any of his players to leave.
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