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title: "West Ham United: GSB ‘likely’ to sound striker Olivier Giroud out with an offer"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-gsb-likely-to-sound-striker-olivier-giroud-out-with-an-offer/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-05-26T16:40:20Z"
modified: "2021-05-26T16:40:20Z"
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# West Ham United: GSB ‘likely’ to sound striker Olivier Giroud out with an offer

**According to a report by [Eurosport](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2020-2021/dortmund-lining-callum-hudson-odoi-as-jadon-sancho-replacement-pau-torres-united-audition-transfer-n_sto8335914/story.shtml), 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.

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Indeed, club insider [Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/board-ready-to-back-moyes-on-priority-signing/) 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](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/olivier-giroud/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/82442) 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](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/olivier-giroud/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/82442) and holds a fairly solid goalscoring record in the Premier League with [90 goals in 255 appearances overall.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/olivier-giroud/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/82442)

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](https://mobile.twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/1335321114910859266)).

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](https://www.patreon.com/posts/exwhuemployee-49079836?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWRpc19rZXkiOiJpbnN0YW50LWFjY2Vzczo3M2JjNWI0Yi0wYzc3LTRhMjktYmE3Mi02MzVjYmJkZjU5ZTYifQ.X_dE9HYebEkhwoT_SQRAPUD5o_tlsM36hCBjjTffz7I) arguably worth an investment which could pay off long into the future.

***In other news: West Ham fans rave over this official club announcement, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-united-hammers-fans-rave-as-emmanuel-longelo-signs-new-deal/)***