FC Cologne coach Peter Stoeger has ruled out moving for Arsenal attacker Lukas Podolski.
The Germany international has been linked with the return to his former club, but Stoeger says the World Cup winner is out of their league.
"Many of our players are in a competitive situation. Many are in development, they have to compete in the Bundesliga. A star like Podolski would outshine all that are here, he is in a very different situation.
"Podolski would be someone who currently does not fit so easily in this team."
Podolski has also attracted interest from Galatasaray this week.
