Chelsea chasing Bendtner
Chelsea are keeping a watchful eye on rivals Arsenal's striker Nicklas Bendtner.
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Chelsea scout Benny Nielsen claims the Premiership champions are keeping a close eye on Arsenal's young prospect Nicklas Bendtner.The Danish international has scored twice in five games whilst on loan at Birmingham City this season and is highly-rated at The Emirates Stadium having formed a prolific partnership with Arturo Lupoli in the reserves last term.
However, it appears his impressive development has now caught the eye of The Gunners' London rivals, with Nielsen claiming Jose Mourinho has been alerted to Bendtner's quality by compatriot Frank Arnesen.
"Frank told the club about Nicklas a long time ago and I have also told them it is important to keep a close eye on him in the coming years," Nielsen told The Mirror.
"Bendtner is the only player from the Danish national team who is good enough to play for Chelsea."
Despite being just 18-years-old the tall striker has also claimed two goals in two games at international level and is expected to challenge Emmanuel Adebayor and Robin van Persie for a first team place at The Emirates Stadium should he continue to shine at St Andrews until January.
The two London rivals have only just completed the acrimonious exchange of Ashley Cole and William Gallas, and The Gunners are unlikely to welcome further interest in another of their players from Stamford Bridge.
