Arsenal have been linked with many top stars like Eden Hazard, Lukas Podolski and Mario Gotze but it looks like all of the Arsenal transfer rumours like that are not worth the paper they are written on. It seems that there is very little hope of any of those stars arriving, as the Arsenal Chief [...]

German forward Lukas Podolski, who has been linked consistently with Arsenal in recent weeks, has chosen to focus on his future in the Bundesliga rather than talking up a move to the English top flight.

The 26-year old Podolski appeared on Arsenal's radar in this month's transfer window after disagreements with FC Cologne's management late last year.

German forward Lukas Podolski, who has been linked consistently with Arsenal in recent weeks, has chosen to focus on his future in the Bundesliga rather than talking up a move to the English top flight.

The 26-year old Podolski appeared on Arsenal's radar in this month's transfer window after disagreements with FC Cologne's management late last year.

It is being reported this morning that Arsene Wenger made an £8m bid to sign the Koln striker Lukas Podolski this month, but the Bundesliga side turned Arsenal away despite the striker only having 18 months left on his contract. Wenger desperately needs a classy back-up striker to cover for Robin Van Persie and has [.

There are a number of indications from the Arsenal camp that there won't be any major signings arriving at the Emirates Stadium for the remainder of the winder transfer window.

For starters, manager Arsene Wenger has made it clear that the return of Bacary Sagna and Kieran Gibbs to full training diminishes the need to seek a new full-back.

Welcome to Offbeat Wednesday, where we cover the wacky and gossipy side of football! In today's edition, read about Lukas Podolski's second car accident, David Beckham's new editorial, Luca Toni's fatherly pride and Sara Carbonero!

We kick things off with David Beckham's new editorial spread in Men's Health magazine!

Wir sind im EM-Jahr und langsam kommt auch bei den Werbetreibenden wieder Fussballstimmung auf. Woran man das merkt? Na ganz einfach, es gibt ständig neue Werbespots, in denen es um Fussball geht oder Fussballer ihr Gesicht dafür hergegeben haben. In dem folgenden Spot ist gleich beides vereint. Fussballer spielen in dem Spot sich selbst beim [.

By Alan Duffy

Gooners desperately hoping that Arsene Wenger will finally open his dusty old cheque book and splash out on Klaas-Jan Huntelaar or Lukas Podolski might have to hold that thought, as, according to the Guardian, the Arsenal boss is keen on signing up Robin Van Persie's five-year-old boy, Shaqueel (surely he'll be a basketball player?

By Alan Duffy

Gooners desperately hoping that Arsene Wenger will finally open his dusty old cheque book and splash out on Klaas-Jan Huntelaar or Lukas Podolski might have to hold that thought, as, according to the Guardian, the Arsenal boss is keen on signing up Robin Van Persie's five-year-old boy, Shaqueel (surely he'll be a basketball player?

Here we are in the January transfer window, and we are all excited over the new stars that will be coming to the Emirates.

There is talk of this one, and talk of that one. Yet behind all the hype in the press you have Wenger telling us what I am afraid is going to be a very big disappointment for us all, and that is they do not want to spend any money with this financial crisis going to only get worse.

It's January, and in the footballing world January means only one thing. The winter transfer window, where player names are bandied about as potential new players and the ones we love to hate are bound and gagged in hopes that someone will take them off our hands.

For the next twenty one days, rumors will abound.

When I was in Germany back in December, I watched an interview with Bayern Munich's Sporting Director Christian Nerlinger. Part of the discussion revolved around Bayern's interest in the newest young German football star, Marco Reus, who Bayern executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge termed "a person of interest.

Welcome to Offbeat Wednesday, where we bring you the wacky and pinky side of football. Today, read about Irina Shayk turning down 'Playboy', Neymar's Singing Antics, Podolski's Future and Granero's Miami Escapade.

The world's most favourite footballer to hate, Cristiano Ronaldo, recently visited Dubai with his namorada, Irina Shayk.

Although Arsene Wenger has publicly declared that Arsenal are not in the market for the Cologne striker Lukas Podolski, the Arsenal rumour mill still suggests that he is making the prolific Koln striker his favoured option to replace Robin Van Persie next summer. Podolski's agent, Kon Schramm, has made it clear that he won't be [.

Reports have emerged this morning claiming that the German international striker Lukas Podolski is keen on quitting Bundesliga side FC Cologne to join Arsenal. The reports coming out of Germany further claim that the former Bayern Munich hitman has fallen out with Cologne's director of Sport, Volker Finke, according to the Mirror.

By Alan Duffy

Arsenal's lack of an alternative cutting edge to Robin van Persie was once again evident in their 1-1 draw with Wolves at the Emirates on Tuesday. While the home side peppered the Wolves' goal with shots in that game, they couldn't find a way past Wayne Hennessey.

According to the description (good luck getting a universally accepted tally on this stat), guess who's currently leading Big Europe in assists this season? Yup.

It's pretty unfair when he's surrounded by that type of talent, given the fact that rolling one onto the boot of a teammate is like rolling Adriano into a buffet he's very unlikely to fluff his chance.

FC Cologne star Lukas Podolski recently revealed that he was considering 'many offers' to leave Germany in the next transfer window, but Bayern Munich head-honcho Uli Hoeness believes that the German International wouldn't cut it in a different league.Last week, CalcioMercato reported that Arsenal and Liverpool were linked with a move for the striker, and I'm sure Liverpool fans would love to see

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed speculation that he will move for FC Cologne striker Lukas Podolski in January. When asked on whether he was interested in bringing the German international to the Emirates, the Frenchman replied with a simple 'no'. Podolski has been linked with a move to North London for quite a [.

Arsenal want Lukas Podolski

Arsenal will watch Germany striker Lukas Podolski on Friday night as Arsene Wenger weighs up a £15million January move. The Gunners will be in the market for a new front man.

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There have been thousands of Arsenal transfer rumours saying that the Koln and Germany striker Lukas podolski could be on his way to the Gunners as cover for Robin Van Persie, well now the player himself has agreed that he would prefer to leave the Bundesliga if he leaves. He said: "Moving to another club [.

There have been thousands of Arsenal transfer rumours saying that the Koln and Germany striker Lukas podolski could be on his way to the Gunners as cover for Robin Van Persie, well now the player himself has agreed that he would prefer to leave the Bundesliga if he leaves. He said: "Moving to another club [.

Wenn man mit mir nicht in die neue Saison gehen will, muss ich in die zweite Mannschaft oder auf die Tribüne gehen.

Lukas Podolski, Stürmer beim 1. FC Köln, beantwortet die Verkaufsabsichten von Kölns Sportdirektor Volker Finke und verweist auf seinen noch ein Jahr gültigen Vertrag.

Wenn man mit mir nicht in die neue Saison gehen will, muss ich in die zweite Mannschaft oder auf die Tribüne gehen.

Lukas Podolski, Stürmer beim 1. FC Köln, beantwortet die Verkaufsabsichten von Kölns Sportdirektor Volker Finke und verweist auf seinen noch ein Jahr gültigen Vertrag.

Wigan away tomorrow and a 7am start from Sussex. The full horror of the 3-2 defeat a couple of seasons back still haunts me but we must travel with confidence although they did win last week so will be about as buoyant aas they could be when the face us. Great.

We managed a 2-2 draw last term and AW has had his say ahead of the Premier League encounter at the DW/JJB/ASBO Stadium and he has reflected on recent results going ginto tomorrow's game.

Wigan away tomorrow and a 7am start from Sussex. The full horror of the 3-2 defeat a couple of seasons back still haunts me but we must travel with confidence although they did win last week so will be about as buoyant aas they could be when the face us. Great.

We managed a 2-2 draw last term and AW has had his say ahead of the Premier League encounter at the DW/JJB/ASBO Stadium and he has reflected on recent results going ginto tomorrow's game.

Wigan away tomorrow and a 7am start from Sussex. The full horror of the 3-2 defeat a couple of seasons back still haunts me but we must travel with confidence although they did win last week so will be about as buoyant aas they could be when the face us. Great.

We managed a 2-2 draw last term and AW has had his say ahead of the Premier League encounter at the DW/JJB/ASBO Stadium and he has reflected on recent results going ginto tomorrow's game.

German striker Lukas Podolski is being linked with Arsenal (again?) after the English club sent scouts to the Cologne star's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Podolski is thought to fit the mold of a partner for Robin van Persie to help tempt the goal-scoring Dutchman to stick around.

We hate to be the bearer of sad news, but this 1-year-old girl suffered the worst bruises (and possibly a bone crack above her nose) in the car accident involving Germany's Lukas Podolski in Cologne two days ago. There is some controversy involved as the child's mother, Ulrike, has accused Lukas of being ignorant (which is pretty unfair to the striker, to be honest!

We hate to be the bearer of sad news, but this 1-year-old girl suffered the worst bruises (and possibly a bone crack above her nose) in the car accident involving Germany's Lukas Podolski in Cologne two days ago. There is some controversy involved as the child's mother, Ulrike, has accused Lukas of being ignorant (which is pretty unfair to the striker, to be honest!

Germany's Lukas Podolski was involved in a traffic accident yesterday, which left his car in such a bad state that it needed to be towed. Poor Poldi?! Absolutely not.

The family of three sitting in the wagon he accidentally rammed into at the traffic light had to be be admitted to a hospital.

Germany's Lukas Podolski was involved in a traffic accident yesterday, which left his car in such a bad state that it needed to be towed. Poor Poldi?! Absolutely not.

The family of three sitting in the wagon he accidentally rammed into at the traffic light had to be be admitted to a hospital.

FC Cologne forward Lukas Podolski has indicated that he will consider all his transfer options at the end of the current season, insisting that he can "fit into any side in Europe."

Podolski has been on the radar of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for quite a while and widespread reports in the English media suggested that Tottenham Hotspur were also keen on signing the Germany international.

What's this a magic show?! Nicht, just some candid shots from Germany's Euro 2012 jersey presentation session in Hamburg yesterday. Clearly, Lukas Podolski and Thomas Mueller aren't used to signing autographs on the 10-feet wall they have at home.

Arsene Wenger is keeping tabs on Cologne's Lukas Podolski. That's the story being reported in German paper Bild at any rate. They claim Arsenal scouts have been to watch the winger, 26, and will make a move in the January transfer window.

Another yarn doing the rounds is that Wenger will make a bid to sign Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero.

Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly looking to the German Bundesliga to add more offensive firepower to their squad in the January transfer window.

The Gunners have thrived in recent matches thanks to the sensational form of skipper Robin van Persie as the solo forward but footytatest has revealed that reports in the German media are linking FC Cologne forward Lukas Podolski with a move to North London.

Bayern home games have a fascination of their own. For the past couple of seasons I developed the habit of watching the first half of a FC Barcelona game to cap off a hectic and unpredictable day of Bundesliga action. I did it less for the uncertainty of the result, but the uncertainty of how many goals Barca could score before the break.

A group of Cologne fans hijacked the Podbielskiallee in Berlin-Dahlem to honor their icon.

Not that Lukas Podolski's performance against Hertha as such warranted naming a street after him, but it was part of a bigger picture. One that could ultimately lead us to world peace.

A group of Cologne fans hijacked the Podbielskiallee in Berlin-Dahlem to honor their icon.

Not that Lukas Podolski's performance against Hertha as such warranted naming a street after him, but it was part of a bigger picture. One that could ultimately lead us to world peace.

The Bundesliga was on its' worst behavior ever. According to the referees, who dished out a league record 5 straight red cards. Tim Wiese kicked off proceedings with a foul outside the box, following one of his kamikaze excursions. He equalled Oliver Kahn's 3 career total red cards in the Bundesliga and is only two away from Jens Lehmann's five red cards.