​Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski has said he hopes to complete a transfer to Turkish side Galatasaray in the coming days.





The Germany international is reportedly on the verge of completing a €3.2m move to the Super Lig outfit and confirmed as much while speaking to Galatasaray's television channel.





“Yes there have been meetings with Galatasaray," Podolski said. "I hope the transfer happens… I’d love to play at Galatasaray. The fans are great. They showed a great interest in me on social media.”

Lukas Podolski arrives in Turkey ahead of €3.2m Galatasaray move. Arsenal will shave €7.3m off wage books with sale. pic.twitter.com/JsSK1rvSCL — Mahmoud Jaber (@MahmuudJaber) June 30, 2015

The 30-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates with manager Arsene Wenger concerned with his work rate.





Podolski also failed to make an impression on Inter boss Roberto Mancini, scoring a single goal during his 6 month loan spell with the Serie A side this season.





It appears that the move to Turkey could benefit all parties as Podolski seeks to get playing time ahead of the Euro 2016 in what could be his final major tournament with the German national team.









Sitting in 3rd on the all-time list with 125 caps, behind Miroslav Klose and Lothar Matthaus, Podolski sees the upcoming season as crucial to securing a spot with Die Mannschaft next summer.





With Galatasaray said to be willing to accommodate his €140k-per-week wage demands, Podolski's move looks imminent.





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