Manchester United Reportedly Interested in Former Chelsea Man Giroud

• Manchester United have reportedly shortlisted Olivier Giroud among their January transfer targets
• The Red Devils are seeking a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, who quit the club back in November 2022
• United are said to be keen on signing a short-term replacement for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and view Giroud as the perfect candidate
• The French star spent close to a decade in the Premier League with Arsenal and Chelsea before he moved to the Serie A

Manchester United are reportedly interested in the signing of former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud.

The French star is currently plying his trade in the Serie A with reigning Italian champions AC Milan.

Metro UK reports that the 36-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the ongoing season and AC Milan are reportedly yet to offer him a new contract.

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Giroud spent nine years in the Premier League, with six of them at the Emirates Stadium with Arsenal.

He later moved to Stamford Bridge with Chelsea before sealing a free transfer move to AC Milan in the summer of 2021.

Giroud linked with Man United

However, the France international could make a sensational return to the Premier League, with Man United reportedly keen on signing him.

United are understood to be shopping for a new prolific striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, who quit the club back in November 2022.

Anthony Martial is currently the only striker in the books of the Red Devils and Erik ten Hag is said to be keen to land a new forward.

Express UK now claims that the Old Trafford-based outfit have put Giroud on their radar to fill the void left by Ronaldo.

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The publication, citing The Times claim that United are looking at signing a short-term fix and view Giroud as an ideal candidate.

Ozil lauds Giroud

Earlier, Sports Brief reported former Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil has heaped praises on Olivier Giroud for his record-breaking goal for France.

Giroud, 36, opened the scoring for Les Bleus as they edged Poland 3-1 in the knockout phase of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday afternoon.

The former Chelsea attacker thus surpasses legendary Arsenal striker Thierry Henry as France's all-time top scorer with 52 goals.