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Speculation that Arsenal are on the cusp of securing a move for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain does not concern Germany international Lukas Podolski. The German striker arrived from FC Koln last summer.
Towards the end of last season, Arsene Wenger brought Olivier Giroud into the first team thus pushing Lukas Podolski onto the bench. However, many at Arsenal still highly rate the German and hope the Gunners will keep him, despite talk of a move to Borussia Dortmund.
Talk of Gonzalo Higuain's arrival does not concern Podolski, who is looking forward to the extra competition.
"It is always good when good players come in," Podolski told The Sun. "I don't worry about a specific player. And it is certainly not a problem.
"I am strong enough and I have qualities. And when good players come in, I will play with good players.
"Every season players come in and players go. But I think it is good news if top players come in.
"The hope is that this season Arsenal will be at the top of the league. English football, thankfully, is not like Spain where you only have two teams - Barcelona and Real Madrid - who fight at the top. In the Premier League you have five, six, even seven top, top teams.
"It is very difficult but I know that Arsenal are one of those top teams who will be involved. You don't know how the season will work out. A few of the other teams all have new managers so it is difficult to say. But they will be strong and equally, Arsenal will be strong."
Written by Ketan Patel
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