Giroud fell out of favour towards the end of last season

Everton want Olivier Giroud to bolster their attack and will look to persuade the Arsenal striker to become their latest high-profile recruit.

Ronald Koeman believes Giroud, 30, would be a key addition to his squad in the expectation that Romelu Lukaku will leave with Chelsea and Manchester United leading the chase for the Belgium international.

Arsenal are in the process of finalising a club record deal of more than £50 million for Lyons forward Alexandre Lacazette, which will further impact on Giroud’s prospects of a regular starting role.

Arsenal are poised to sign Lacazette, Giroud’s French team-mate AP

Giroud signed a new three-year contract last January worth around £120,000 a week and has attracted interest from West Ham United, who are prepared to hand him a longer contract and a pay rise.

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