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Podolski quiet on Arsenal move talk

ESPN staff
March 5, 2012
Lukas Podolski punches the air after scoring © PA Photos
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Lukas Podolski has refused to comment on reports linking him with a move to Arsenal, with the striker insisting his focus is on the remainder of the season with Cologne.

The Germany international has long been linked with Arsenal and widespread reports claim a deal will be done to take him to the Emirates in the summer.

Podolski has 18 months to run on his present deal and Cologne are keen to thrash out fresh terms, but when questioned about his future the 26-year-old gave little away.

"I will give all I have got to the very end," he said. "We have 10 more very tough matches. Every game is a final for us. On Saturday we have an important game against Hertha [Berlin] and we need to win that game at all costs."

When pressed on whether he would be leaving Cologne for Arsenal, Podolski said he had "nothing to say" on the issue.

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