GIROUD UPDATE
Chelsea have reached agreement in principle with Arsenal for the transfer of Olivier Giroud, Sky Sports News understands.
We believe the 31-year old striker has undergone a medical and will sign a contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 2019, with an option for another year.
Giroud’s agent travelled to London this morning to conclude the deal, thought to include a transfer fee of £15.3m with £2.2m in bonuses.
Arsenal and Chelsea are yet to comment.