Inter Milan 'pull out of permanent deal for Lukas Podolski'

Inter Milan have reportedly decided against offering Lukas Podolski a permanent contract at the Serie A club at the end of his loan spell in the summer.

The 29-year-old moved to Italy last month from Arsenal on a loan deal after falling out of favour at the Emirates.

There were suggestions that the forward would make his move permanent at the end of the season, but according to Tuttosport, Inter are not convinced and are expected to send Podolski back to Arsenal.

The German has made six appearances since arriving at Inter.