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Ajax tried for Arsenal striker Bendtner

Ajax have failed in their bid to sign Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner.

New coach Martin Jol wanted to sign the Dane as part of Thomas Vermaelen's £10m move to the Emirates.

But Gunners boss Arsene Wenger sees the 21-year-old as a valued member of his squad and gave the Dutch club a categorical no.

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