Arsenal Transfer News: Olivier Giroud Approached by Wolfsburg, Latest Rumours

Wolfsburg and Juventus are reportedly eyeing a move for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, while Leicester City have identified Gunners target William Carvalho as a potential target should N’Golo Kante leave the club.

According to Foot Mercato (h/t Get French Football News), Wolfsburg have already made their approach to Giroud, who is expected to hold off on a decision until the time is right:

Olivier Giroud “in no rush” to decide. Juventus also reportedly considering him. Instead he’s focusing on scoring again & EURO 2016. (FM)

— Get French Football (@GFFN) May 2, 2016

The 29-year-old striker has been with Arsenal since 2012, but his time in north London has always been rocky. Giroud is a streaky forward who will look fantastic for a stretch of matches only to disappoint in the following contests. And unfortunately for the Frenchman, his dips in form always come at the most inopportune times.

As shared by Bleacher Report UK, Arsenal could have used his scoring ability in the second half of the ongoing campaign, around the same time their Premier League title campaign fell to bits:

Olivier Giroud’s goalscoring form in last 20 games for #Arsenal❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌⚽️ ⚽️❌❌❌❌❌❌❌ pic.twitter.com/vR8QaTQjb5

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) April 24, 2016

According to WhoScored.com, he has scored 12 Premier League goals so far this season, the fewest since his debut campaign in England. He has never scored more than 16 in a single season.

Giroud is a useful striker who has come up big in the past for the Gunners. Earlier this season, he was hailed as a hero by Arsenal fans for keeping the …

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