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Arsenal look set to cut ties with one of their German internationals after it was revealed by Goal.com that Arsene Wenger is willing to let Lukas Podolski leave the club.

The 29-year-old moved to the Gunners in 2012 but has failed to establish himself as one of the first names on the team sheet and could now depart the Emirates.

The German only featured prominently towards the end of the 2013/14 campaign, despite numerous injuries to attackers throughout the season, and with reinforcements added to Wenger’s squad during the summer it is expected that Podolski’s chances of starting will diminish even more.

Goal.com understand the German is the only senior player that will be allowed to leave during the final weeks of the transfer window.

German and Turkish clubs interested

There is interest from clubs in Germany and Turkey with Galatasaray and Besiktas among the teams linked with Podolski’s signature.

Wenger is understand to want £11 million for the attacker, the same amount he paid in 2012 for the World Cup winner.

It is believed that the Gunners boss doesn’t think Podolski has the physical power and technical ability to spearhead the Arsenal attack this season.

Contribution not missed too much?

With numerous options available to Wenger in attack it makes sense for Podolski to be moved on and if anybody is willing to bid the aforementioned figure then it could be a good deal for the Emirates outfit.

The German scored eight Premier League goals last season, in just 20 appearances, however with Alexis Sanchez signed plus Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain close to full fitness his contribution shouldn’t be missed too much.

Although many fans have been pleased with Podolski it seems the time is right for him to leave and we know wait and see whether he is moved on before the window shuts in a few weeks time.

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#9 white 2014-08-18 19:04
Gervinho has left arsenal and flourished at roma. Gervinho is not half the striker Podolski is, if podolski leaves and finds a club where he can get regular playing time he will definately establish himself as a world class striker. Between the competition for places in arsenal's team and Wengers sometimes weird player selection strategy, its a opportune time to leave.
#8 thomas 2014-08-18 10:24
boooooo...sad i really like Poldi..i mean how many clubs have World Cup Winners on their books...ffs Arsene you really can be an arse at times!!!
#7 Duri 2014-08-16 11:36
Pleas don't sell podolski his got a good shutting range let him play along side ozil Sanchez Ramsey and I'm sure he can bee better player that can help arsenal win titles .....
-1 #6 Alanrad 2014-08-16 07:04
The man is 29. You would have thought his physical inability to play Premiere League Football would have been apparent before he was purchased. But if we could add 11 million to the cost of another great striker to get to around 40 million - maybe its a good deal.
#5 brandon james 2014-08-16 06:10
It is sad too see lukas go considering his contribution! Wenger is keen on lukas to go what about his usless french player diaby who did absolutely nothing in 5 seasons!atleast he got the german connection goin on well@ the emirates!he shud rada jus leev lukas coz he is a impact player? Last season he helped us lift the fa in 9years drought! Is tat not gud4 wenger?
+1 #4 bongomin 2014-08-16 03:52
Podolski is a very good player but was not given enough playing time. MR. WENGER SOMETIMES BEHAVE AS IF HE OVERLIKES SOME PLAYERS FOR INSTANCE WHAT IS THE CONTRIBUTION OF DIABY to the club yet he is the longest serving player at Arsenal. I THINK BOTH AND GIROUD ARE THE ONE TO LEAVE THE CLUB. i DON'T LIKE GIROUD BECAUSE OF WASTING TOO MANY SCORING CHANCES, IF HE WAS CLINICAL WE WOULD HAVE WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP LAST SEASON, WATCH ALL THE REPLAYS. WE NEED A UTILITY STRIKER, DM, AND A DEFENDER RIGHT NOW
+1 #3 John Ndedigwe 2014-08-15 23:55
I know Podolski can score more than 8 goald if given the right playing time. Wenger should sell Podolsoki only to regret later. Why does Wenger.consider selling Giroud? Giroud is only a chance player.He still plays like a primary school student, he is funny in marking an an opponey
#2 Raider 2014-08-15 16:27
It'snot about who leaves but all about who comes in.
I like Podolski but out of him and Reus you would choose the latter!
Not saying that Reus is arriving but just using an example.
+1 #1 Oloya 2014-08-15 16:19
I am very disappointed to her that Podolski is leaving the club however I still don't bank on that report however, the fact that I am reading it from an Arsenal dedicated blogger it make me start to believe it's true but if it's then nothing we can do, we'll be heartbroken but eventually get over it.
Now I would strongly like ask Arsenal latest why they had to borrow this report some unreliable source when they could have turn up at the press conference and put the question across to the manager because of late some reporters have been linking one Arsenal youngster with a move Crystal Palace, Southamton and New Castle but today the boss made it clear that even if the player was fit he would not be send out on loan surprisingly the individual reporter continues to insist that the player is on the brink of making loan move to Crystal Palace but any way I know there some people there who would not stop at any thing to wind up Arsenal fans and I personal don't like that and I can take it personal if I have to though that is a different case when the report come Arsenal dedicated blogger