Lukas Podolski has been linked with a move from Arsenal to Juventus and Wolfsburg, but Arsène Wenger has been forced to reconsider a potential transfer due to the injury to Olivier Giroud.

"Podolski is in the squad tomorrow and will stay with us," said the Frenchman ahead of the second leg of his side's Champions League qualifier with Besiktas.

Podolski's immediate position under Wenger has further been strengthened by doubts over Alexis Sanchez's fitness for Wednesday night's clash with the Turkish side at the Emirates Stadium.