Lukas Podolski: I'm sick of warming the bench for Arsenal

Luka Podolski stresses his need for more playing time at Arsenal

Lukas spoke after Germany's 4-0 win over Gibraltar on Friday night, the striker exclaimed he is fed up of watching from the sidelines.

"I've spent the last four months making brief appearances," he told journalists. "I've had to wrap myself warm in my winter coat with my hat and scarf on to watch the others playing.

"I would rather show Arsenal what I am capable of, but this chance to show what I can do is not being given to me. I want to play football for many years to come, so am I meant to just say everything's fine and sit my contract out?"

The 29-year-old has vowed to seek talks with Arsenal management this winter and says even a return to the Bundesliga is possible.

"Anything is possible nowadays," he said. "You can't rule anything out."

Many clubs in Italy have already shown an interest in the forward, especially AC Milan and Juventus. Lukas has 121 caps and remains a firm part of Germany coach Joachim Low's plans.