Report: Olivier Giroud ready to leave Chelsea in January

Olivier Giroud is ready to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window in order to increase his chances of playing for France at Euro 2020.

The 34-year-old has made three substitute appearances in the Premier League this season, with his only start in all competitions coming in September's EFL Cup loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

Giroud has still featured prominently for France in 2020-21, making eight appearances and scoring five times.

However, Les Blues boss Didier Deschamps this week warned the former Arsenal striker that his place in the side will be reconsidered if he is not playing regularly at club level ahead of next summer's rescheduled Euros.

According to The Guardian, Giroud is now serious about departing Stamford Bridge and will consider all offers in the New Year.

Inter Milan wanted to sign the Frenchman earlier this year and are believed to still hold an interest, but fellow Serie A side Lazio are said to have withdrawn their previous offer.