I think that it is possible that we need another forward, one who can score goals consistently and work alongside Fernando and Robbie.
Michael Owen is a name being talked about, but even though personally I would welcome him too many fans wont forgive him for leaving in the first place and I dont think in general he is wanted.
Podolski is an international player (who has looked very good in successive WC and EC). He has fallen out with the manager at Bayern and has not played much all season.
He is fresh, young, and talented enough to do a good job for us. He can also play out left and in midfield.
Bayern Munich have put a 9.5 million tag on him. This seemed a lot to me at first but when you consider what a genuine top line striker would normally cost the fee does not see too high.