Nicklas Bendtner told to lose weight

Juventus forward Nicklas Bendtner has been told that he must lose weight or risk losing his place in the team.

The Italian giants have put the former Arsenal man on a strict diet and fitness programme after expressing concerns that he is overweight.

Bendtner missed much of Arsenal's pre-season training while seeking a new club, giving rise to concerns about his fitness, The Mirror reports.

The Turin club secured a season-long loan deal for the Denmark international, which could see him complete a permanent switch at the end of the season.