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Besiktas to battle West Ham with Olivier Giroud offer once Arsenal get Alexandre Lacazette
BESIKTAS are ready to challenge West Ham for Olivier Giroud's signature - but Arsenal must add a striker first.
Giroud scores stunning goal for France against Sweden
The Gunners are trying to strengthen up front in the transfer market.
While Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe would be Arsene Wenger's dream signing, Alexandre Lacazette is a far more realistic target.
Arsenal are reportedly growing increasingly confident of securing a club-record £50million deal for the Lyon hitman.
But his arrival is set to spell the end for France team-mate Giroud at the Emirates.
West Ham are leading the race to sign the 30-year-old as he is keen to stay in London and the Premier League.
West Ham are favourites to sign Olivier Giroud rom Arsenal but Besiktas are keen
The Hammers will have to battle Besiktas for the Arsenal man
Regular game time is essential for Giroud next season ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
And the Hammers will have to battle Besiktas for the Arsenal man, according to Turkish-Football.com.
Besiktas have made Giroud a priority this summer as they intensify efforts to sign a star striker.
The Turkish club can also offer Champions League football following their title success last term.
Giroud is one of the strikers on Besiktas' shortlist, and Turkish-Football.com add they are monitoring his situation closely.
The Super Lig club are prepared to offer him first-team football, and the move could yet appeal to the Frenchman.
However, West Ham remain his most likely destination with Slaven Bilic ready to meet Arsenal's £20m valuation, while Marseille have also been linked.
The Hammers are being held up in their pursuit of Giroud, though, while the Gunners look to finalise a deal for either Lacazette or Mbappe.
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