The agent of Lukas Podolski has revealed that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wanted to keep the Galatasaray-bound forward. The 30-year-old is widely believed to be joining the Turkish giants shortly after confirming that a "lucrative" offer was placed, before confirming that he wants the move. The Germany international struggled for first-team chances under Wenger last season, before enduring a lukewarm loan spell at Inter Milan, and his representative says that a lack of assurances will lead to his exit. "We had very good talks with Wenger," Nassim Touihri told Bild. "He wanted to keep Lukas, but couldn't give him a guarantee that he will be starter. That's why we...
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