Podolski delays future talk

Striker focused on national side amid rumours of Bayern exit

By James Dall   Last updated: 23rd June 2008

Lukas Podolski Germany

Podolski: Future talk on hold

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Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski is putting transfer talk on hold until the conclusion of Euro 2008.

Podolski is currently enjoying a fine European Championships with Germany, having netted three goals along the country's route to the semi-finals.

But at the Allianz Arena the 23-year-old has admitted he is frustrated at playing a bit-part role.

A number of European clubs, including Stuttgart, Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham, are reportedly monitoring the forward's situation.

However, Podolski is focused on helping Germany progress to the Euro 2008 final with a success over Turkey on Wednesday.

"Nothing else, which is written, screened or spoken about on the subject, is of any interest to me," said Podolski

Focus

"I didn't set myself any targets here, I didn't think I would have clocked up three goals, but I am at the top of my game here and bursting with energy.

"My focus is purely on Euro 2008 and trying to win it."

Podolski went on to explain that he has not spoken with new Bayern manager Jurgen Klinsmann, who worked with the striker during his time in charge of Germany, since the tournament got under way.

He added: "I did talk to him (Klinsmann) but that was a long time before Euro 2008, since then I have had no contact with either him or Bayern Munich."