Transfer round-up: Giroud, Mahrez, Moura, Aubameyang, Evans involved on deadline day

The 31-year-old passed a medical at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground yesterday morning and signed an 18-month-deal, with an option for a further year. Meanwhile Manchester City pulled out of a deadline day deal for Riyad Mahrez after Leicester valued him at an eye-watering £95m – £30m more than they were prepared to pay. And Tottenham […]

Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger gives latest update on Olivier Giroud Chelsea transfer

Olivier Giroud has been linked with a move to Chelsea and the deal is expected to go through on deadline day tomorrow. The Frenchman was included in the squad for the 3-1 defeat to Swansea this evening and came off the bench for the final 15 minutes of the match. After the game, the 31-year-old […]

Arsenal news: Olivier Giroud facing 'longest 48 hours of his life' as Chelsea reopen talks

With the transfer window set to close on Wednesday night, a transfer merry-go-round involving Arsenal, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund could have a major impact on several deals. Arsenal are closing on a £55million deal for Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the German side want Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi to replace him. And the Blues have targeted Arsenal’s […]

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal: Gunners to AXE Olivier Giroud in £35m deal

The Gunners are facing the prospect of losing talismanic forward Alexis Sanchez this month with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea circling. And they’re under pressure to replace the Chilean with a big-money signing as they bid to keep their challenges going on three fronts. Aubameyang has been heavily linked with a move to […]

Arsenal news: Hleb not impressed by Lazarette signing, he’s no better than Giroud

Lacazette arrived at Arsenal in the summer from Lyon for a club record £52.7million. The France international has his the ground running in the Premier League, scoring four goals in his opening six games. But Hleb, who played for the Gunners between 2005 and 2008, believes the 26-year-old is no better than fellow striker Olivier […]

Arsenal news: Everton will return in January with £40m bid for Olivier Giroud

Everton were heavily linked with a move for Giroud in the summer after selling Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United in a £75million deal. Giroud looked set to be leaving Arsenal after the £52m arrival of Alexandre Lacazette pushed the 30-year-old further down the pecking order. But he stayed at the Emirates as Gunners boss Arsene […]

Arsenal 4 – Leicester 3: Olivier Giroud the hero as Gunners pull off incredible win

“Just look at what you could have won!” Because, sorry to spike the euphoria: on last night’s show, anybody talking up Arsenal’s chances of winning the title is spouting a load of Bully. Even a late winner from Olivier Giroud should not paper over the cracks that continue to permeate Arsene Wenger’s side, despite the […]

Arsene Wenger: I offered Olivier Giroud Arsenal exit – but I love the man for staying

The France international has been pushed down the pecking order following the arrival of Alex Lacazette but emerged from the bench to score a late goal as Arsenal came from 3-2 down in the last seven minute to beat Leicester 4-3. And, in the face of interest from Everton and Marseille, Wenger was adamant he […]

Giroud to Everton: £20m Arsenal star more likely to join as Dortmund keep Aubameyang

Arsenal’s hitman is expected to leave the Emirates this summer following the arrival up front of Alexandre Lacazette. France international Giroud wants regular football ahead of the 2018 World Cup to guarantee himself a place on the plane. West Ham have ended their initial interest, while Marseille are still hovering. But the two frontrunners appear […]

West Ham transfers: Hernandez, Giroud, Ndiaye… Which stars are most likely to sign?

Slaven Bilic is looking to bolster his ranks with a proven goalscorer after West Ham struggled to find the back of the net consistently in 2016/17. With Andy Carroll and Andre Ayew both struggling with injuries last campaign, the Hammers boss has recognised the need for reinforcements and is targeting former Manchester United star Javier […]