Marseille join race for Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud?

Marseille have reportedly emerged as the latest club to take an interest in Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud.

Having recently taken his tally for the season to eight goals, the 34-year-old currently finds himself as first-choice frontman at Stamford Bridge.

However, the France international is out of contract in the summer, a situation which inevitably leaves the veteran being linked with a move elsewhere.

According to a report on Le 10 Sport, Marseille are ready to make an offer for the World Cup winner during the January window.

Andre Villas-Boas's side are currently in contention for the Ligue 1 title, sitting five points adrift of leaders Lille with two games in hand.

The report suggests that Marseille are only outsiders to sign Giroud, despite other reports suggesting that AC Milan and Inter Milan are ready to move on to other targets.