Hull City manager Steve Bruce has admitted that he is interested in signing Arsenal outcast Nicklas Bendtner, but he has also revealed that the club cannot afford to sign the Dane.
Bendnter is desperate to leave the Emirates Stadium after going on loan twice in the last two seasons to Sunderland and Juventus, but so far, every possible deal has broken down because of the striker’s wage demands.
The Dane was close to moving to Trabzonspor earlier on in the summer, but the player’s wage demands were way too high and it seems like that is the same problem occuring for Bruce.
‘Everyone assumes (an interest in Bendtner) but the problem with Nic is can I afford him?’ said Bruce.
‘He has a huge salary. I’ve been able to get him on loan at my last two clubs. I know the lad, he has terrific ability but it’s difficult with the amount of money he earns at the minute.
‘For us to go and make a huge difference, to get a striker who can get 20 goals a year…where does a club like ours get them?
‘They are few and far between and if they are capable of getting 20 goals a season they’re usually too expensive.
‘Can you get one in? It’s always difficult but we’re always trying. We’re looking to get maybe one more in. That will prove difficult but we’re working away.’
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
