Juventus make Olivier Giroud transfer decision as Chelsea striker weighs up option

Juventus supervisor Andrea Pirlo has confirmed the Italian giants can be inquisitive about signing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud in January.

The French striker has scored eight objectives in his final seven video games in all competitions however was an unused substitute because the Blues had been crushed 3-1 by Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League on Sunday.

Gametime for Giroud has been a scorching subject over latest weeks after the striker hit a wealthy vein of kind however his future has at all times been a giant query mark in west London.

The 34-year-old has began solely 4 video games within the Premier League this season because the mis-firing Timo Werner has been most well-liked by supervisor Frank Lampard, whereas Tammy Abraham has additionally been included.

Juventus, who’re presently fifth in Serie A with a sport in hand over leaders AC Milan, have struggled in entrance of objective this season as they wrestle to maintain their stranglehold on the Scudetto below first yr boss and former participant Pirlo.

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The Juve supervisor was requested about Giroud after Juventus beat Udinese 4-1 on Sunday within the league and instructed DAZN: “He’d be useful!

“The window opens tomorrow [Monday], we already mentioned with the membership what we need to do and if there are any alternatives.

“Possibly a striker that may rotate with our strikers.”

Giroud had six months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge however lately admitted he want to see out the season within the capital earlier than deciding on his subsequent step.

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With this summer time’s European Championships quick closing in, Giroud is eyeing a spot in Dider Deschamps’ France squad however his nationwide group boss additionally stated earlier this season the striker ought to transfer on to seek out common sport time.

Giroud stated final week: “Clearly, I’m very pleased with these numbers. I’m the happiest man when I’m on the pitch,” he stated.

“We’ll see what occurs within the subsequent few months however I simply need to hold my effectivity excessive. When I’m not on the pitch, I simply attempt to be part of the group.

“I actually need one of the best for this group and I actually imagine we’ve got a giant alternative to win one thing at Chelsea with this nice squad. I’ll simply keep on like this and attempt to stick with it.”