However, Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge wasted no time in rubbishing these reports.

"There is no question of selling Podolski to Koln. I called my counterpart to tell him clearly. It is a definite decision," said Rummenigge in Wednesday's press conference in Munich.

Wednesday's edition of magazine Sport Bild said Podolski that want away Podolski was on his way back to the newly promoted Koln.

Rummenigge went on to describe the report as "a big joke".

Podolski, who joined the German champions in 2006, said last week that he believes Bayern to have "no confidence in him."