Arsenal’s Lukas Podolski is set to play himself in a new comedy film called 'Macho Man' which is coming out next year, but the current amount of playing time he’s receiving with the Gunners is no laughing matter.

The 29 year old has only made four substitute appearances for Arsenal in the league, and has only been started once in all competitions - the League Cup loss against Southampton.

Podolski has hinted in the past that he will leave the club if he isn’t given enough playing time and if the German midfielder wants more action, he’s probably going to have to do so because of how dense Arsenal’s midfield is.

So before hell freezes over and Podolski moves to Tottenham Hotspur, Here are FIVE possible destinations for him...

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1. Schalke 04

A move back to Germany might be of interest for Podolski and one of the clubs that might be interested in him is Schalke. The Miners attacking midfielders Sidney Sam and Julian Draxler are drawing a lot of interest from several European clubs, so a spot may open up in the squad if either or both of these players decide to move. Podolski would be able to fill this role as he can play as an attacking midfielder and as a forward.

2. Borussia Monchengladbach

Borussia Monchengladbach’s Max Kruse is also being watched closely by many big European sides, so a move might be imminent for him. If a move does materialise, the Germans will need to replace him with someone to help maintain their 2nd place position currently in the Bundesliga, and their aspirations of playing Champions League football next season. Podolski would be a good choice.

3. Borussia Dortmund

With the side currently sitting in 15th in the Bundesliga and several players on the verge of leaving the club, Borussia Dortmund could soon be hitting the panic button. Marcos Reus, one of their best players, is likely to leave and would need to be replaced. If they want to avoid any kind of disaster, they need to bring in new players and Podolski would be a fine addition to the squad. They still haven’t found a proper replacement for Robert Lewandowski who left for Bayern Munich last summer, and Podolski could fill that role too as he has scored 29 goals in 75 games for Arsenal.

4. Juventus

Podolski has also been linked with a move to Serie A champions Juventus. Juventus’ Fernando Llorente has struggled to find goals so far this season, only scoring one. They may therefore be looking to find a replacement for him up front, whether that be a loan or permanent deal. Podolski could be their guy to partner up with their top goal scorer Carlos Tevez.

5. Inter Milan

The German was linked with the Italian side Inter, as they wish to go head-to-head with Juventus for his signature, but also bring in fellow Arsenal player Joel Campbell as they like his youth and versatility. The Italian side currently sit in 8th place in Serie A but they would love to be back in European contention. Podolski would likely replace Joel Obi in midfield, as they are already sorted up front with Mauro Icardi and Pablo Osvaldo.