Tag: Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud played for Arsenal Football Club. The French forward joined Arsenal from Montpellier in 2012 for £9.6m. Giroud left Arsenal for Chelsea in 2018 for £18m. In total, he made 253 appearances for Arsenal and scored 105 goals. Giroud wore the number 12 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on September 30, 1986. Giroud currently plays for Chelsea.

Media link David Luiz to Arsenal but do the Gunners really want him?

The media continue to link David Luiz with a move to Arsenal, particularly as the Olivier Giroud to Chelsea rumours pick up speed, but do the Gunners really want the defender?

Giroud has ‘contractual agreement’ with Chelsea, Monaco make late ‘approach’

Olivier Giroud has agreed personal terms with Chelsea ahead of a potential move, but a fee must still be agreed, according to L'Equipe.
Olivier Giroud (BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Decision expected today: Dortmund boost Arsenal’s hopes of signing Aubameyang

Borussia Dortmund could turn their attention back to Olivier Giroud, which would be fantastic news for Arsenal as they look to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Bad news for Arsenal as Chelsea fail to meet Giroud’s asking price

Chelsea have reportedly turned their nose up at Arsenal's asking price for Olivier Giroud, which suddenly puts them in a position of power over the Gunners... or does it?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium on July 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Mkhi’s first match, ‘Swanselona’ & Ozil contract talk: 12 things Arsenal fans should expect...

Arsenal face Swansea City on Tuesday, and with the squad rapidly changing many of us are expecting it to be an interesting match... for good and bad reasons.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium on July 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Could Giroud really go to Chelsea?

As the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal rumours pick up pace, so is the story that the Gunners might sell Olivier Giroud to Chelsea. Could it really happen?

2 strikers to 2 rivals in 1 week: No top 6 side would do...

Arsenal could lose Olivier Giroud to Chelsea a week after Alexis Sanchez joined Manchester United. Would any other top-six club sell two top strikers to two rivals in the same window?

Aubameyang move to Arsenal expected to be announced today, say Bild

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s move from Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal will be announced today, according to reports in Germany.

Aubameyang signing will have ‘direct consequences’ for Arsenal pair warns reliable publication

Arsenal signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will have 'direct consequences' for Arsenal's French strikers, according to Monday's L'Equipe.

Losing Giroud would be ‘too much’ says Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger has denied that Olivier Giroud could leave on loan, and says that losing him on top of Theo Walcott would be 'too much'.

Giroud could join Dortmund on loan if wife is happy with move

Olivier Giroud could move to Borussia Dortmund on loan as part of the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal, but only if his wife is happy to leave London.

Embarrassing statistic highlights how few players are committing their futures to Arsenal

Apart from Calum Chambers in October, the last person at Arsenal to sign a new contract was Arsene Wenger. Chambers is the only player in 12 months to put pen to paper.

Team news: Arsenal without Giroud & Welbz, Monreal doubt + Ramsey faces late test

Arsenal are without Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck for the second leg of their League Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during a Borussia Dortmund training session, ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group D match against Arsenal, at Emirates Stadium on November 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Dortmund manager wants negotiations sorted by Tuesday: Aubameyang-to-Arsenal latest

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's potential move to Arsenal continues to edge closer, so we've rounded up the latest updates as the Gunners push for an agreement.

From Germany: Giroud set for Dortmund loan if Aubameyang comes to Arsenal

Arsenal are reportedly set to send Olivier Giroud out on loan to Borussia Dortmund if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs for the Gunners.

Dortmund director gives updates on talks with Arsenal

Borussia Dortmund confirmed that Sunday's talks with Arsenal over the transfer of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ended without conclusion.

Giroud-Aubameyang swap deal with Dortmund won’t happen

Borussia Dortmund have contacted Arsenal again about the availability of Olivier Giroud. However, the German club don't want a swap deal with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium on July 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Giroud a week away from returning

Olivier Giroud is closing in on a much-needed return to the Arsenal squad, according to Arsene Wenger, having been out of action since December.

Arsenal could offer Giroud plus cash for Aubameyang

Arsenal will reportedly offer Olivier Giroud and £30m to try and convince Borussia Dortmund to sell them Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as they bid to replace Alexis Sanchez.

Besiktas want Giroud if Negredo leaves for China

Besiktas want to sign Olivier Giroud if they sell Negredo to China as rumoured, despite recent links between the Turkish club and Danny Welbeck.

Manuello: Giroud not interested in Turkey or China move

Olivier Giroud's agent Michael Manuello has ruled out a move to Turkey or China during the January transfer window.
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Conte confirms Hazard return as Wenger rules out five players

Antonio Conte has confirmed that while Eden Hazard missed out on Chelsea's FA Cup draw against Norwich with a calf problem, the Belgian returns for Arsenal.

Team news: No one returns for Chelsea, Mustafi & Xhaka face late tests

Arsene Wenger has delivered the latest Arsenal team news ahead of the Gunners' first League Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea on Wednesday.

Besiktas in town to sell to Everton and buy from Arsenal

Besiktas' president is in England to negotiate a deal for Olivier Giroud after finalising Cenk Tosun's sale to Everton, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal is shown a yellow card by referee Stuart Attwell during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on December 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Wenger confirms Granit Xhaka injury

In his press conference ahead of the Nottingham Forest FA Cup tie, Arsene Wenger confirmed that Granit Xhaka has become the latest Arsenal player to pick up an injury.

Fenerbahce planning Giroud bid

Fenerbahce are reportedly trying to lure Olivier Giroud to Turkey this month, in a bid to replace Robin van Persie and Fernandao.

Injury crisis could see Arsenal missing six players for Chelsea clash

Arsenal are facing a crisis ahead of tonight's meeting with Chelsea, with up to six players potentially missing out through injury.

Arsenal’s four attackers who always underperform in this fixture

Arsenal's four attacking options all appear to underperform against Chelsea and it's concerning.

Arsenal told to sign a defender, Doucoure and Mahrez this month

Former Gunner, Charlie Nicholas, has a long list of players that he reckons Arsene Wenger needs to offload in January.

Wenger: Kolasinac, Koscielny and Ozil have little chance of playing against Chelsea

Arsene Wenger has revealed Sead Kolasinac, Laurent Koscielny and Mesut Ozil don't have much chance of playing against Chelsea on Wednesday.

Arsenal 2017 review: January/February/March

In true Arsenal style, after the busy festive period and back-to-back defeats to Everton and Manchester City in December, January went rapidly downhill.

Top 5 Arsenal goals of 2017

Olivier Giroud, Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil all found the back of the net in 2017, but what were Arsenal's top five goals?

Bergkamp? Henry? Giroud? Wenger names best goal scored under him

Arsene Wenger has witnessed the likes of Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp finding the back of the net but the manager insists that Olivier Giroud's scorpion kick is the best Arsenal goal he's seen as Arsenal manager.

Early team news as West Brom suffer huge injury blow and Arsenal without 3

West Brom's £18m signing Nacer Chadli has been ruled out for another two months after suffering a reoccurrence of a hip injury.

Fenerbahce interested in Giroud to replace Janssen

Fenerbahce could attempt to sign Olivier Giroud due to doubts over Vincent Janssen's form, according to reports.

Arsenal to keep Giroud as Everton sign Tosun

Everton are set to sign Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun after giving up on Olivier Giroud.

Wenger: I don’t think Giroud’s wife prevented Everton transfer

Arsene Wenger believes Olivier Giroud could have moved to Everton regardless of his family's desire to stay in London.

Allardyce: Giroud’s wife didn’t want him to move to Everton

Olivier Giroud is unlikely to join Everton because his wife doesn't want him to move north of London, according to Toffees' boss Sam Allardyce.

Giroud ruled out until mid-January

Olivier Giroud will recover from a hamstring injury by mid-January, according to Arsene Wenger.

19 Arsenal stories you probably missed this weekend

It might be Christmas, but that doesn’t mean there’s still not quite a bit going on.