Aston Villa join Olivier Giroud race

Aston Villa have reportedly become the latest English club to have been linked with a move for Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud.

The 25-year-old is believed to be keen on a move to the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Newcastle United all credited with an interest.

Now Villa boss Alex McLeish has joined the race to sign the £10m rated French international, according to The Mirror.

Scouts from Villa are said to have seen Giroud in action against Nancy at the weekend.