Olivier Giroud

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Aubameyang, but the German club's search for a replacement is delaying the deal.

Stamford Bridge club have held talks with Spurs over a potential swap deal involving Llorente and Michy Batshuayi.

Chelsea have stuck a deal with AS Roma to sign Emerson Palmieri, but have ended talks over Edin Dzeko.

Reports suggest that Arsenal will not prevent Olivier Giroud from moving to Chelsea after the imminent arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, provided his valuation is met in full.

Borussia Dortmund have turned their attention to Michy Batshuayi after learning Olivier Giroud wants to remain in England.

Aubameyang has been the subject of a plethora of unsuccessful bids by the north London club with both the clubs failing to reach an agreement thus far.

Chelsea will abandon their attempts to sign Edin Dzeko if no deal is struck by the end of the weekend

Arsene Wenger will allow Olivier Giroud to leave Arsenal this month if the club can sign a replacement.

Arsenal are hopeful of completing a deal with Borussia Dortmund for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal in time for their clash with Swansea City.

Arsenal are hopeful of concluding a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the coming days after improving their offer.

Ray Parlour and Paul Merson believe that Olivier Giroud would strengthen Chelsea's strike force, if the France international leaves Arsenal and make a switch to Stamford Bridge.

Giroud is currently side-lined by injury, but, is expected to return to action next week, as confirmed by the manager.

With Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud's potential exits from Arsenal, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's addition will bolster their strike force.

Laurent Koscielny, Nacho Monreal and Mesut Ozil could all return for Arsenal's meeting with Crystal Palace, although Olivier Giroud remains out and Ainsley Maitland-Niles has flu.

Arsene Wenger has identified Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the perfect replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is closing in on a move to Manchester United.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed when he expects the key trio of Nacho Monreal, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud to return from injury.

Toffees manager Sam Allardyce says the club are unlikely to make a fresh approach for the 31-year-old France international.

Michael Manuello is due in London this week for crunch negotiations over Giroud's future at the Emirates Stadium.

Giroud will be out for almost two months after tearing his hamstring.against West Ham in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will be active in January should the right players become available during the winter window.

Arsene Wenger must decide whether to unleash Alexandre Lacazette, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil against Liverpool after losing Olivier Giroud to a hamstring problem.

Giroud and Coquelin bot suffered injuries in the dying embers of Arsenal's 1-0 Carabao Cup win over West Ham United.

Arsene Wenger has ruled out the possibility of allowing Giroud to leave on loan in January, despite the striker starting only once in the league.

Arsene Wenger will likely make changes to his side when they host Newcastle United at the Emirates on Saturday.

Alexandre Lacazette played just eight minutes off the bench for Arsenal in the goalless London derby draw with West Ham on Wednesday night as a late replacement for Alexis Sanchez.

Giroud came on to score the equaliser against Southampton last weekend, with less than three minutes left on the clock.

David Moyes is open to making a move for Jack Wilshere in January if the midfielder is made available for transfer by Arsenal. Olivier Giroud also on Hammers' radar.

Arsene Wenger wants Olivier Giroud to stay at Arsenal until the end of the season and says contract talks with Mesut Ozil are still ongoing.

Olivier Giroud has admitted that he could leave Arsenal in January if the right opportunity comes along as he seeks regular game time.

Giroud reportedly considering joining another club on loan until the end of the season as he fears being left out of France's World Cup squad.