Lukas Podolski believes he still has a future at Arsenal after a disappointing loan spell at Inter Milan.
The Germany forward has fallen out of favour at Emirates Stadium and spent the second half of the season at the Serie A club, scoring one goal in 17 games.
Podolski, 30, has one year left on his Gunners deal and says he would be happy to stay at the London club next season.
"They are a great club and I think I can help them," he said.
"Things can always change, but if needs be I will remain at Arsenal next season."
Podolski joined Arsenal from Bundesliga side Cologne in 2012 and scored 11 Premier League goals in his first season in England.
However, he failed to find the net in seven league matches in 2014-15, before moving to Inter in January.
"You can take experience from everywhere you play abroad, even if it was not my best year from a sporting perspective," added Podolski.
"But I still have many years ahead of me and a burning desire to play football."
The former Chelsea forward made just three Premier League starts for the Reds during the 2014-15 season, and failed to even make the squad for their final five matches of the campaign.
The 24-year-old could fall further down the pecking order at Anfield after the club confirmed a deal was in place to sign Burnley's Danny Ings, subject to a medical.
Sunderland and QPR both previously moved to sign the striker, with a transfer to the Stadium of Light collapsing last summer, and his representative Marco de Marchi is now planning talks with Liverpool over the player's future.
"Soon we will have to talk to Liverpool,” he told Calciomercato.it.
“Several teams have asked for Fabio on loan but the Liverpool board have always refused, especially in light of the £10 million bid that was rejected last year from Sunderland.”
Goal exclusively revealed in May that Chelsea are ready to enter the running for the the 24-year-old, whileLiverpool are also keen on the striker who is valued at £30 million by his club.
Benteke has raised doubts over his future at Villa Park, though would only leave if he is guaranteed first-team football, and Hazard "would like nothing better" than linking up with his Belgium team-mate domestically.
"If Christian signs with us, I would be the happiest man in the world," Hazard told reporters.
"I have a great relationship with him and would like nothing better than to play with him. Christian is 25. He is at an age where he has to make a good career choice.
"Not that Aston Villa is a small club but he has already played many great games and can now play in the Champions League."
Villa boss Tim Sherwood has told Benteke to reject advances from Liverpool to favour of staying at Villa Park ahead of Euro 2016, where he could earn a move to the likes of Real Madrid.
Liverpool have rejected Borini offers - agent
The striker faces further competiton for his place after the signing of Danny Ings and Marco de Marchi is keen to speak to the Reds about his client's future
Liverpool have rejected numerous loan offers for Fabio Borini, according to the striker's agent.The former Chelsea forward made just three Premier League starts for the Reds during the 2014-15 season, and failed to even make the squad for their final five matches of the campaign.
The 24-year-old could fall further down the pecking order at Anfield after the club confirmed a deal was in place to sign Burnley's Danny Ings, subject to a medical.
Sunderland and QPR both previously moved to sign the striker, with a transfer to the Stadium of Light collapsing last summer, and his representative Marco de Marchi is now planning talks with Liverpool over the player's future.
"Soon we will have to talk to Liverpool,” he told Calciomercato.it.
“Several teams have asked for Fabio on loan but the Liverpool board have always refused, especially in light of the £10 million bid that was rejected last year from Sunderland.”
Hazard urges Chelsea to sign Benteke
The striker is being tracked by both the Premier League champions and Liverpool, with the PFA Player of the Year confident his Belgian team-mate can make the step up
Eden Hazard has urged Chelsea to sign Christian Benteke and insists the Aston Villa striker is good enough to play for the Premier League champions.Goal exclusively revealed in May that Chelsea are ready to enter the running for the the 24-year-old, whileLiverpool are also keen on the striker who is valued at £30 million by his club.
Benteke has raised doubts over his future at Villa Park, though would only leave if he is guaranteed first-team football, and Hazard "would like nothing better" than linking up with his Belgium team-mate domestically.
"If Christian signs with us, I would be the happiest man in the world," Hazard told reporters.
"I have a great relationship with him and would like nothing better than to play with him. Christian is 25. He is at an age where he has to make a good career choice.
"Not that Aston Villa is a small club but he has already played many great games and can now play in the Champions League."
Villa boss Tim Sherwood has told Benteke to reject advances from Liverpool to favour of staying at Villa Park ahead of Euro 2016, where he could earn a move to the likes of Real Madrid.
Javier Hernández keeps options open despite Manchester United return
Hernández made just 11 starts on loan at Real Madrid last season
• Mexico international says: ‘I want to join a team where I can play’
• Mexico international says: ‘I want to join a team where I can play’
Javier Hernández is looking for consistent playing time next season, whether it is at Manchester United or another club.
The Mexico international spent the 2014-15 season on loan at Real Madrid but made just 11 starts in all competitions.
Real turned down the option to make his stay permanent this month and the 27-year-old forward will be heading back to Old Trafford, where he has one year left on his contract.
Hernández told the Spanish sports newspaper Marca: “Real had a deadline to exercise the right to acquire my rights but they let it go. Right now Real are like any other club and as of now I am a Manchester United player.”
“That’s the only reality. Above all, I want to join a team where I can play and have minutes. If it’s at Manchester United or another team, I will be equally happy. My priority is to play.”
Last summer Hernández chose to go out on loan as United’s manager, Louis van Gaal, brought in Radamel Falcao on another temporary deal but the player indicated he would be happy to stay at United if there are opportunities available.
“Last summer it was a different situation,” Hernández said. “When Van Gaal arrived he wanted to restructure the team and reduce the number of players. They weren’t playing in Europe and he preferred to focus on the Premier League. Perhaps he didn’t want many players because we wouldn’t have played. Now the situation is different.
“There will be a Champions League preliminary round to play, which means many more games and I think there might be more opportunities. I think I have more options to play at United next season.”
Despite a lack of playing time, Hernández did impress at Real when called upon. He scored seven goals and set up four more in 23 league appearances for Real, who finished two points behind Barcelona in La Liga.
“I have no regrets,” he said. “I’ve given everything I had at Real. I’m very proud to have represented this club. I went through hard times but also experienced beautiful moments.
“I would be delighted if [new Real Madrid coach Rafa] Benítez called me to say he wanted my services,” he said. “But what any player wants is to play. If that doesn’t happen at United, I will look for a team where I will be given more playing time.”
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