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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Folivier-giroud.jpg "Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Burnley on January 22, 2017")
Marseille 'confident of landing Arsenal's Olivier Giroud'
Marseille reportedly believe that they are the frontrunners to sign Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.Jul 6, 19:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fwayne-rooney-manchester-united.JPG "Manchester United's Wayne Rooney during the Premier League match against Southampton on May 17, 2017")
Report: Wayne Rooney to rejoin boyhood club Everton this week
A report claims that Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney will officially bring an end to his time with the club this week by rejoining Everton on a permanent deal.Jul 4, 21:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Folivier-giroud.jpg "Olivier Giroud waves during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on May 7, 2017")
Olivier Giroud 'motivated' to continue at Arsenal
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud hints that he will reject the chance to leave the club this summer as he wants to win more silverware in North London.Jul 3, 21:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fjavier-hernandez.JPG "Javier Hernandez of Bayer Leverkusen in action during his side's Champions League Group E clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on November 2, 2016")
Report: West Ham United in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Javier Hernandez signing
West Ham United are reportedly in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of Mexico international and former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.Jul 3, 13:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Folivier-giroud-arsenal_1.JPG "Arsenal's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Southampton on May 10, 2017")
Everton 'prepare Olivier Giroud offer'
A report claims that Everton will launch a £20m offer for Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.Jul 2, 08:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Falexandre-lacazette-lyon.JPG "Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette in the Europa League match against Roma on March 16, 2017")
Arsenal 'told to increase Alexandre Lacazette offer'
Arsenal are told to increase their bid for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette from £44m to £57m, according to reports.Jun 29, 12:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere looks deflated during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on April 15, 2017")
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold plays down Jack Wilshere speculation
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold plays down speculation linking the club with a move for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere this summer.Jun 29, 12:41
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David Gold: 'West Ham United are desperate for strikers'
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold admits that the club are "desperate" to sign two strikers with Premier League experience this summer.Jun 29, 12:33
Lyon chief expects Alexandre Lacazette to stay amid ongoing Arsenal speculation
Jean-Michel Aulas expects Alexandre Lacazette to remain at Lyon this summer, but admits that that club are interested in Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud.Jun 28, 13:25
Report: West Ham United set aside £50m for Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott signing
West Ham United are ready to pay £50m to land Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud from Arsenal, according to reports.Jun 27, 17:08
Lyon rule out Olivier Giroud pursuit
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that his club 'do not want to stockpile forwards' when questioned on reported interest in Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.Jun 26, 19:51
West Ham United to break transfer, wage records to sign Olivier Giroud?
West Ham United are reportedly ready to break their transfer and wages record in order to sign Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud.Jun 26, 17:07
Jean-Michel Aulas: 'Lyon have made Olivier Giroud approach'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that the French club have made an approach for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud.Jun 26, 10:23
Arsenal edge towards Alexandre Lacazette transfer?
Arsenal are reportedly moving closer to completing the signing of Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, which could result in Olivier Giroud leaving the Emirates Stadium.Jun 23, 08:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Faaron-ramsey-arsenal_1.JPG "Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey celebrates scoring during the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Arsenal open talks with Aaron Ramsey over new contract?
Aaron Ramsey is to be offered a new long-term deal to keep him at Arsenal beyond 2019, according to a report.Jun 21, 12:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Falexis-sanchez-mesut-ozil.jpg "Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil pictured together on November 27, 2016")
Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil used in Arsenal kit promo despite transfer rumours
Arsenal quieten speculation surrounding Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil by using them in the club's promotional ad for their new kit.Jun 21, 11:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmark-noble_2.JPG "West Ham United captain Mark Noble in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at the London Stadium on September 25, 2016")
West Ham United captain Mark Noble: 'We need a few players to come in'
West Ham United captain Mark Noble says that the club need to bring in a "few" more players in this transfer window.Jun 21, 09:04
Arsene Wenger offers backing to 'frustrated' striker Olivier Giroud
Arsene Wenger says that Olivier Giroud 'has the qualities that Arsenal need', amid speculation that the striker could be on his way out of the club this summer.Jun 20, 15:19
West Ham United 'trying to sign Olivier Giroud'
A report claims that West Ham United are attempting to sign France forward Olivier Giroud from Arsenal ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.Jun 18, 11:09
Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez feature in 'leaked Arsenal kit launch'
Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are used in what appears to be Arsenal's 2017-18 home kit launch, while Olivier Giroud - another with an uncertain future - is also present.Jun 16, 21:05
Arsenal to use Olivier Giroud in Kylian Mbappe deal?
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to use Olivier Giroud as a makeweight in any deal to try to sign Kylian Mbappe from AS Monaco.Jun 15, 11:00
Ten-man France come from behind to beat England in Paris
France come from behind to beat England 3-2 in Paris despite having to play almost half of the match with 10 men.Jun 13, 21:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate_1.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014")
Team News: Gareth Southgate makes six changes to England XI
England boss Gareth Southgate makes six changes to his XI from Saturday's 2018 World Cup qualifier with Scotland for Tuesday's international friendly against France.Jun 13, 17:59
Olivier Giroud 'allowed to leave Arsenal'
A report claims that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will allow France striker Olivier Giroud to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.Jun 13, 13:23
Preview:France vs. England
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's international friendly between France and England at the Stade de France in Paris.Jun 12, 18:35
Olivier Giroud tired of "tedious" criticism by France fans
Olivier Giroud claims that France fans who consistently criticise his displays on Les Bleus duty are "a bit tedious".Jun 12, 16:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Flaurent-koscielny.jpg "Laurent Koscielny receives his marching orders during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017")
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny not ruling out Marseille switch
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny hints that he would be interested in joining boyhood side Marseille, describing them as a "mythical club".Jun 11, 16:53
West Ham United 'to make audacious bid for Olivier Giroud'
A report claims that West Ham United will pounce on the uncertainty surrounding striker Olivier Giroud's future at Arsenal by making a £20m bid.Jun 10, 21:55
Ola Toivonen scores from halfway line to beat France and send Sweden top
Ola Toivonen scores from inside his own half with the last meaningful kick of the game to fire Sweden to a 2-1 win over France which takes them top of Group A.Jun 9, 20:46
Team News: Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann start for France in Sweden
Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann are among the big names to start for France in Sweden.Jun 9, 18:06
Live Commentary: Sweden 2-1 France - as it happened
Relive Sweden's dramatic 2-1 win over France as Ola Toivonen scores a 93rd-minute winner from inside his own half to fire his side top of World Cup qualifying Group A.Jun 9, 17:45
Olivier Giroud: 'I will not settle for another year on the bench'
Olivier Giroud warns manager Arsene Wenger that he could be forced to move on from Arsenal if restricted to a bit-part role once again next season.Jun 6, 20:01
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud: "My future is in the Premier League"
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud says that winning the Premier League with Arsenal is now his main goal, playing down talk of a potential return to France.Jun 4, 12:10
Olivier Giroud nets treble as France rout Paraguay
Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud nets a hat-trick as France record a 5-0 win over Paraguay in Friday night's international friendly.Jun 2, 20:55
Aaron Ramsey wins gripping FA Cup final for Arsenal
Aaron Ramsey proves the hero for Arsenal once again in the FA Cup final, heading home the winning goal for his side to see off Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley Stadium.May 27, 18:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Falexis-sanchez-arsenal.jpg "Alexis Sanchez is congratulated by Granit Xhaka after scoring during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's FA Cup final win over Chelsea, as the Gunners lifted the cup for a record 13th time.May 27, 15:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Femre-can.jpg "Emre Can in action during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017")
Emre Can wins Premier League Goal of the Season award
Liverpool's Emre Can wins the Premier League's Goal of the Season award for his bicycle kick against Watford at Vicarage Road.May 27, 12:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fwembley-general.JPG "A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017")
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium between Arsenal and Chelsea.May 26, 16:20
Olivier Giroud 'feels good' at Arsenal amid talk of summer exit
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud downplays suggestions that he wants to move on this summer by insisting that he 'feels good' in North London.May 23, 21:09
Team News: Danny Welbeck up front for Arsenal
Danny Welbeck starts ahead of Olivier Giroud as Arsenal welcome Everton.May 21, 13:06
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