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Arsenal transfer news: Olivier Giroud believes Gunners have made Chelsea decision
OLIVIER GIROUD is reportedly worried Arsenal will stop him from joining Chelsea.
Ian Wright and Rory Smith think Arsenal should keep Giroud
Giroud’s future at Arsenal appears to be drawing to a close, especially with a deal imminent for Borussia Dortmund hitman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Express Sport understands a deal for Aubameyang hinges on a cluster of moves including Giroud and Chelsea duo David Luiz and Michy Batshuayi.
Dortmund have been keen to stress that they will only sanction Aubameyang’s departure once his replacement has been signed.
And now according to the Daily Mirror, Giroud could end up staying at Arsenal until the summer.
The report suggests the Frenchman fears the Gunners will block a move to Stamford Bridge, even though he is supposedly keen to join the Blues.
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Well if I had preference, I’d take Dzeko
It is also suggested Dortmund are of the belief that Giroud and his family may not want to relocate to Germany.
Chelsea meanwhile have been heavily linked with a move for Roma’s Edin Dzeko and ESPN pundit Alejandro Moreno reckons he would be a much better bet than Giroud.
“Well if I had preference, I’d take Dzeko,” he said.
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“Even if it is for a short period of time.
“I don’t know if I want any part of Giroud. But I guess it’s an improvement to (Michy) Batshuayi, Olivier Giroud.
“But I would take Dzeko between those two.”
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