No Bench Warming for Arsenal Flop

German striker Lukas Podolski has insisted that he will look for a new club this summer, should he be offered a bit-part role at Arsenal next season.

The talented forward failed to feature regularly in the first-team of the league campaign, and was shipped out on loan to Inter Milan in the New Year.

However, he suffered the same fate at the Nerazzurri and opted to reject a permanent contract for a return to the Emirates.

The German international has now revealed to Kicker that he would seek a fresh challenge, should he not be guaranteed a regular spot in the starting line-up.

"I can't make any claims," He told Kicker "I am under contract at Arsenal. I have not talked to Arsenal yet, but if I return I want to play. I won't sit on the bench or in the stands."

Podolski has one year left on his existing deal at the North London giants.