Newcastle United have joined the interest in Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner.

Newcastle are ready to rival Stoke City for Arsenal striker Bendtner, says the Daily Mail.

Stoke have offered around £8m for Bendtner after growing frustrated in their pursuit of Tottenham's Peter Crouch.

Denmark international Bendtner admitted he is leaving Arsenal earlier this week.

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