Germany striker Lukas Podolski is looking to
leave Bayern Munich after admitting his fear that the club do not
rate him.
Podolski has struggled to force his way into the starting XI at
the Allianz Arena and has had to settle for often being back-up to
Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni.
Bayern have also been linked with a summer move for his
international team-mate Mario Gomez, leaving Podolski to conclude
that he is surplus to requirements.
Even the arrival of new boss Jurgen Klinsmann, who was happy to
select Podolski at international level, is unlikely to change his
mind.
Podolski told Express: "I don't have the
impression they have confidence in me and that feeling is boosted
by their interest in other striking options.
"I must make my decision without taking who is coach into
account."
Stuttgart, Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham have all been
linked with the forward, while a return to newly-promoted Cologne
could also be on the agenda.
Podolski is eager to be a first-team regular and, having scored
three goals so far at Euro 2008, has thanked Germany manager
Joachim Low for giving him a chance to shine.
He told Bild: "Everything is possible. I have a
contract with Bayern but everyone knows Cologne is a club apart in
my eyes. Playing is more important than titles.
"I didn't expect to be a regular at these Euros. But the staff
have confidence in me and I pay them back with good performances,
as has often been the case in my career."