PODOLISK CLOSE EXIT AT ARSERNAL EXIT AS JUVENTUS BEING OFFICIAL TRANSER TALK

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Lukas Podolski close to Arsenal exit as Juventus begin official transfer talks
Metro Sport Reporter
Saturday 23 Aug 2014 1:05 pm
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Lukas Podolski is closing in on a switch to Juventus (Picture: Getty)
Lukas Podolski is closing in on a move away from Arsenal after Juventus officially opened talks with the Gunners over a deal.

Podolski, who was set to make his return to Arsenal action this weekend, has been pulled out of the squad to face Everton ahead of a possible move.

The German’s future at the Emirates Stadium has been under close scrutiny since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez, and now Sky Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio says an exit is on the cards.

He reports that Juventus approached Arsenal over a deal yesterday and negotiations are progressing well over a season-loan deal with a view to a permanent switch.

German duo Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen are both also keen, but neither club has made an offer to date.

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