Arsenal face disappointment as they attempt to sell Nicklas Bendtner to Sunderland.

The Dane is currently on-loan at Sunderland.

But the Daily Mail says Martin O'Neill feels the money to fund a move for Bendtner - who has scored four goals in 19 games - would be better utilised elsewhere.

Hannover 96 are showing an interest in the Denmark international - who still has two years to run on his deal - and Arsenal hope the German club follow up early overtures in the summer.