Alexandre Lacazette’s arrival at Arsenal is expected to signal the end of Olivier Giroud’s time at the club.

Everton are leading the race for the Frenchamn's signature despite interest from West Ham.

The Toffees have already spent close to £100m this summer and are also reportedly pursuing a deal to re-sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United 13 years after he left Goodison Park for Old Trafford.

Giroud’s £20m asking price is not prohibitive and the 30-year-old is open to moving to another Premier League club with his primary concern securing first-team football in a World Cup year so he can stay ahead of Lacazette in France’s pecking order.

Marseille have also registered an interest while Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas discussed the possibility of signing Giroud during negotiations to sell Lacazette.

Meanwhile, Jens Lehmann has confirmed to German media that he will take up a coaching role at Arsenal next season.