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The proposed switch of Olivier Giroud from Arsenal to West Ham has started to gather a bit of momentum over the past couple of days as the Hammers chase a proven Premier League striker ahead of the upcoming season.

While Henry Onyekuru's switch is being held up by apparent work permit issues and with a move for Kelechi Iheanacho stalling as well, the Arsenal frontman's name is the latest to be mentioned.

It appears it's more than rumour though and the interest in Giroud from east London is very real for the man who has scored 69 goals in 164 Premier League, 16 of them last season.

We know that Giroud wants £100,000 a week in wages over four years and will cost £20m from Arsenal if the Hammers wanted to get him. The total over four years would be around £37m, a fair wedge for a 30-year-old.

West Ham representatives have spoken already with Giroud's agent and the wheels for a possible transfer have been set in motion.

We also know that other clubs - such as Lyon - are interested in the Frenchman but the Hammers have said they will match any offer received for Giroud.

Finally, Giroud wants to stay in London ahead of next years World Cup in Russia, and wants to be playing regularly - something West Ham can definitely offer him.