Galatasaray have confirmed that Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski is nearing a move to Istanbul. The 30-year-old struggled for regular game time last season before enduring an indifferent stint at Inter Milan following a January loan move. Podolski's agent recently revealed that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger wanted to keep the Germany international, but the player is poised to undergo a medical in Turkey tomorrow. The Turkish giants released a statement to the stock exchange: "Formal negotiations have begun with Arsenal FC over the transfer of Lukas Josep Podolski. "The player will arrive in Istanbul [on Saturday] morning for medical checks at Istanbul Liv Hospital. The public will be...
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