Schalke 04 coach silent on Lukas Podolski

Jens Keller has refused to be drawn on recent speculation claiming that his club Schalke 04 are to keen sign Arsenal frontman Lukas Podolski.

Reports have suggested that if Arsene Wenger is successful in his pursuit of a striker before the end of the transfer window, he would then be prepared to allow the German international to return to his homeland with Schalke 04.

However, when asked about the rumours, coach Keller neither confirmed nor denied his interest in the 28-year-old.

"Well we've talked about a lot of players and we won't say anything about anyone in particular," Keller told reporters. "There are a few players on our list and we will see what we can do about it and what possibilities there are."

Podolski joined the Gunners last summer for FC Koln and scored 16 goals during his maiden season at the Emirates Stadium.