"I told FC Cologne bosses that they don't have enough cash to sign Podolski," Hoeness told Bild.

Bayern thrashed Cologne 3-0 and Podolski scored his side's third goal.

The 23-year old striker joined the Bavarian giants in 2006 but has fallen out of favor as Luca Toni and Miroslav Klose are dominating the striking department.

Manchester City and Real Madrid are also interested in signing Germany's golden boy.