Nicklas Bendtner has refused to rule out turning his loan move to Sunderland into a permanent one.

The 23-year-old joined the Black Cats on a temporary basis from Arsenal during the summer transfer window.

Despite confessing that his ambition is to play for a club in the Champions League, the Danish striker has hinted that he could prolong his stay at the Stadium of Light.

"I've never hidden the fact that I'm very keen to play in the Champions League again," Bendtner told reporters. "But I also read that I'd said if I don't play in the Champions League, I won't be playing for Sunderland.

"As a player, you should have ambition. I'm sure every player you speak to wants to play in the Champions League.

"But I haven't ruled out staying at Sunderland. As I've said before, I just want to enjoy the year I have here and then see what happens in the summer."

Bendtner has scored two goals for Sunderland.