According to a report by Eurosport, West Ham United and GSB are now likely to sound out Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud with an offer as his contract nears expiry.
The Lowdown: Moyes on the striker hunt
After West Ham manager David Moyes failed to get his hands on a striker in January, much has been made of the Irons finally strengthening that position in the summer window.
Indeed, club insider Claret & Hugh believes that both a new forward and permanent deal for Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard are at the very top of Moyes' priority list.
The Latest: Giroud enters the fray...
The striker saga now appears well underway as Eurosport bring news of West Ham's interest in Chelsea forward Giroud.
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Giroud is out of contract at Stamford Bridge this summer, meaning the Hammers could feasibly sign him on a free deal amid difficult financial circumstances caused by coronavirus.
As such, journalist Dean Jones, writing for the outlet, believes West Ham are now 'likely' to sound out the 107-cap international with an offer to swap Stamford Bridge for the London Stadium.
However, the club face stiff competition for Giroud in the form of Italian giants AC Milan - who are believed to already be looking into a possible agreement.
The Verdict: Ideal signing?
The 34-year-old's haul both domestically and at international level is something to be praised.
Indeed, Giroud has netted 44 goals over his plethora of caps for France and holds a fairly solid goalscoring record in the Premier League with 90 goals in 255 appearances overall.
The towering 6 foot 3 forward has also attracted pretty lofty praise from Gary Lineker, with the pundit lavishing Giroud as 'the most underrated striker in the game.' (via Twitter).
However, if Moyes wants a long term solution, Giroud may not be the most credible option given his age - with reported striking targets such as Ivan Toney and Tammy Abraham arguably worth an investment which could pay off long into the future.
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