Olivier Giroud has been linked with a move away from Chelsea, with the French striker reportedly close to signing for AC Milan in January.
Giroud's contract at Stamford Bridge expires in June, and he has not signed a new deal with the club. The 32-year-old is said to be keen on a move to Serie A, where he could play under former Arsenal boss Massimiliano Allegri.
AC Milan have already made a bid for Giroud, which has been rejected by Chelsea. However, the Italian club are still hopeful of completing a deal before the transfer window closes on January 8th.
If the deal goes through, Giroud would become the first French player to join AC Milan since Didier Drogba in 2011. He would also become the third highest paid player at the club behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The impact of Giroud's arrival at AC Milan could be significant for both teams. If he can help AC Milan secure European football, it could boost their chances of winning the Serie A title this season. At Chelsea, Giroud's departure could free up space in the squad for younger players to develop.
Overall, the move to AC Milan looks like a good opportunity for Olivier Giroud, who has been one of the most successful strikers in English football over the past decade. Whether or not he makes the move remains to be seen, but it seems likely that we will see him playing for another club next season.