Olivier
Giroud could leave Chelsea in January, head coach Frank Lampard has
confirmed.
The Frenchman has started just two games this season and is inside the final
six months of his Chelsea contract, having joined the Blues from London
rivals Arsenal in the 2018 January transfer window.
The 33-year-old was an unused substitute in Chelsea's 2-0 FA Cup third round
win against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, and fuelled speculation he is set
to leave by appearing to wave goodbye to the Stamford Bridge crowd at the
final whistle.
Sky Sports News understands Chelsea failed with a £34m bid for Lyon striker
Moussa Dembele, and Lampard hinted Giroud's departure could hinge on the
club bringing in a suitable replacement.
"There's no update on Ollie, but I've spoken with him," Lampard said of
Giroud.
"If the conditions are that it's something he really wants to do and it
works for the club, for me and the squad then it's something that could
happen.
"But only when all of those bases are covered. So we'll see if we're there."
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