Arsenal appear to be closing in on a club-record deal for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer, raising doubts over Giroud’s future at the Emirates.

Giroud struggled for game time at the Gunners last seasons, starting just 11 Premier League matches.

The France international has been linked with moves away to Premier League rivals West Ham and Ligue 1 giants Marseille.

And according to The Sun, Everton are now ready to enter the race for the 30-year-old’s services and could make a £20million move this summer.