Inter
Milan are interested in bringing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud to the San
Siro in January, according to Sky in Italy.
Giroud, 33, has struggled for games at Chelsea this season, featuring six
times and scoring once in all competitions in 2019-20.
Frank Lampard has opted for the in-form Tammy Abraham to start in the
majority of the Blues' games so far this term, with the England
international scoring 11 goals in 18 games.
The striker's current contract at Stamford Bridge expires in the summer of
2020. He signed a one-year extension in May after admitting he had been
offered moves to other clubs at the end of last season.
French boss Didier Deschamps admitted that Giroud's lack of game-time at
club level was thwarting his chances of being selected for his country.
Inter signed forwards Romelu Lukaku (in a £73m deal) and Alexis Sachez (on
loan) from Manchester United during the summer transfer window.
Antonio Conte's side currently occupy second place in Serie A, winning 10
out of their 12 games so far this season, and are one point behind Juventus.
Reports have also suggested that Lyon are also interested in bringing Giroud
to Ligue 1, but that move is contingent on Moussa Dembele departing for
Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Chelsea expect to find out within two to three weeks whether
their appeal to overturn a FIFA transfer ban has been successful.
When does the January transfer window open?
As the January transfer window inches ever closer, clubs across the Premier
League, Europe and beyond will be identifying potential transfer targets and
holding discussions with clubs and agents over future deals.
At this traditionally difficult time to make big moves, the start of the new
year looks set to be frantic for a host of top Premier League clubs.
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