Gunners 'to offload Giroud this summer'

 

Arsenal are poised to offload Olivier Giroud this summer, according to a report.

The Sun newspaper claims Gunners boss Arsene Wenger no longer views the Frenchman as part of his plans, despite the fact that he is his team’s top scorer this season with 19 goals in all competitions.

The tabloid claims Wenger is still furious with Giroud over two breaches of discipline.

Giroud took to Twitter in February to apologise for one of those indiscretions, when he allegedly cheated on his wife.

The 27-year-old was dropped for yesterday’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Wigan at Wembley, with youngster Yaya Sanogo starting up front in his absence.

Former Montpellier forward Giroud later came off the bench and scored in the north Londoners’ penalty shoot-out victory over the Championship side.

The Sun claims Wenger will expect to fetch around £17million for Giroud, who arrived at the Emirates Stadium for £13m two years ago.