Chelsea are prepared to sign Olivier Giroud on loan this month if their move for Edin Dzeko fails.
The Blues are looking for a new attacker, and they have been trying Edin Dzeko from AS Roma over the past couple of days.
However, a deal for the Bosnian is taking too long and the Londoners are beginning to make alternative plans.
Olivier Giroud is wanted by Borussia Dortmund if the Germans sell Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to the Gunners.
However, the Germans want to offer only £1.3 million for a six-month loan despite demanding £56 million from Arsenal for Aubameyang.
Giroud has just returned to full training following a spell on the sidelines and he is open to a move away for first team action.
Chelsea are hopeful of signing Dzeko this week, but if they fail to complete the transfer soon enough, Antonio Conte has asked them to sign Giroud.
One of Giroud’s key attribute is his heading ability, and hold up play. Having also spent the last couple of years in the EPL, Conte believes he can help the Blues with goals.
