Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud nears the transition to Chelsea.
Chelsea is at an advanced stage of negotiations on the purchase of Arsenal striker Olivier Giroux, informs Gianluca Di Marzio.
However, the source does not name the estimated amount of the transfer, although it was previously reported that the "Gunners" intend to gain 35 million pounds from the sale of the 31-year-old Frenchman.
It is expected that the deal will be completed after the Arsenal signs the signing of Pierre-Emerick Obama Obama from Dortmund Borussia. German club, in turn, can replace Gabon striker Chelsea Misha Batshuyi.
In the current season, Giroud held for Arsenal 24 matches in all tournaments, 10 of which in the starting lineup, and scored seven goals.