Multiple European outlets reported Saturday that German international Lukas Podolski is being courted by Toronto FC.

German newpaper Express wrote this weekend that the 30-year-old Galatasaray (Turkey) striker has been offered a four-year deal in the neighborhood of $40 million.

The Toronto Sun, though, has since confirmed those reports to be false.

Bluntly put, one league source said the rumours are “not true.”

Not that the reports — from somewhat legitimate sources — made any sense to begin with.

The Reds already have one of the highest payrolls in the league.

They also already have three Designated Players in Michael Bradley, Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore — the max number under league rules.

And head coach Greg Vanney told the Sun ahead of Sunday’s match that Toronto FC is on the hunt for an impactful striker at a relatively low budget number.

Like, uh, well below $40 million.