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I've not held talks with Arsenal - Podolski

ESPNsoccernet staff
December 2, 2011
Germany star Lukas Podolski is an admirer of Arsenal © Getty Images
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Cologne striker Lukas Podolski says he considers Arsenal to be a "top club" but dismissed reports that he has been in discussions with the Gunners about a move.

Podolski, 26, is in fine form this season having netted nine goals in 12 Bundesliga games and revealed earlier this week that he is considering leaving Cologne.

"If I am in top condition, then I think I could fit into any side in Europe,'' Podolski said. "I am not forced to stay only in Cologne."

Cologne revealed on Friday that they have already rejected an approach from Lokomotiv Moscow as they are keen to tie the Germany international down to a new contract, though speculation has been mounting that Premier League side Arsenal are interested in his services.

Podolski, though, has moved to deny that he has spoken to the north Londoners.

"Arsenal are a top club. They have a good team and play with the best in England," Podolski told Bild. "Still, there have been no talks."

And despite all the conjecture about his future, Podolski insisted he is fuly focused on this Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Stuttgart, saying: "My full concentration is on Stuttgart, since on Saturday we have an important game."

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