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Chelsea consider move for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud as Antonio Conte draws up contingency plan in case Edin Dzeko pursuit is unsuccessful

Chelsea are eyeing up Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud for a possible move across London this month.

With Michy Batshuayi out of favour and likely to leave Stamford Bridge if the Blues can secure a replacement, manager Antonio Conte is keen to sign a new frontman to provide competition and support for No 9 Alvaro Morata.

Edin Dzeko is understood to be Conte's first choice and Chelsea are in talks with Roma but Giroud is one of many back-up options.

Chelsea are eyeing up Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud for a possible move to Stamford Bridge
Chelsea are eyeing up Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud for a possible move to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's search for a deputy to Morata has also seen them linked with Andy Carroll, Peter Crouch and Ashley Barnes.