Out of favour? Lukas Podolski (Picture: Getty)

Tottenham made a surprise enquiry for Arsenal’s Lukas Podolski, according to reports.

Sources in Germany claim Galatasaray, Wolfsburg and Spurs have been in contact with the Gunners over the availability of the out-of-favour forward, although it’s Schalke who are his most likely destination.

Podolski, who lost his place in the Gunners first-team towards the end of last season, was only used as a last-minute sub in the weekend defeat to Aston Villa, and featured for just 10 minutes in last night’s 3-0 win over Fenerbahce.

Spurs are in the market for a powerful left-sider with Gareth Bale seemingly Real Madrid-bound and presumably considered Podolski as an alternative to Willian or Erik Lamela – both of whom now look nailed on to complete moves to White Hart Lane.




However, although a controversial move across North London now appears unlikely for the German, a switch to Schalke remains very much on the cards.

When asked about Podolski, Schalke’s manager Horst Heldt, said: ‘There’s nothing I can say now.’

The Bundesliga outfit are currently reeling from injury blows to Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Jefferson Farfan.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are believed to have lined up a move for Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, who would represent direct competition for Podolski’s place.