Podolski set for Galatasaray Medical

The 30-year-old forward is due in Istanbul on
Saturday despite an attempt from Arsene Wenger
to convince him to stay at the Emirates Stadium
Galatasaray have confirmed they are in talks with
Arsenal over a deal to sign Lukas Podolski, with
the Germany international set to undergo a medical
on Saturday.
Podolski has fallen out of favour under Arsene
Wenger and spent the second half of last season
on an unhappy loan spell with Inter.
His agent claims that the Gunners boss had
wanted to keep him at the Emirates Stadium but
only as a squad player and that was not enough
for the 30-year-old.
A statement to the stock exchange read: "Formal
negotiations have begun with Arsenal FC over the
transfer of Lukas Josep Podolski, with the player to
arrive in Istanbul [on Saturday] morning for
medical checks at Istanbul Liv Hospital.
"The public will be informed of developments."
Podolski revealed on Wednesday his excitement at
the prospect of a move to Turkey as a deal neared.