Podolski is most likely to play to the left of an attacking three, while Giroud will be regarded as crucial backup to Van Persie, especially as the Dutch forward can only be held at the club until the completion of his contract next year. What Giroud’s arrival would underline, however, is that Wenger is determined to overhaul his strikers this summer and the club will listen to offers for Marouane Chamakh, Nicklas Bendtner, Carlos Vela and Ju-Young Park.