Bergkamp faces a tough battle, warns Wenger

ARSENE WENGER has warned that Dennis Bergkamp faces a tougher battle than ever to hold down a regular first-team place at Arsenal – even if he agrees a new contract.

Bergkamp would appear to be finally heading towards a resolution with Arsenal over a one-year deal having said he was initially offended by the cut-price terms being offered to him.

Wenger is keen to keep Bergkamp at Highbury and the Dutchman’s agent, Rob Jansen, is now expecting the striker to join pre-season training by the end of this week after turning down an approach from Bolton.