Arsenal keen to extend Olivier Giroud's contract until 2018 despite Frenchman facing competition for place from Alexis Sanchez
- France striker Giroud is currently contracted until 2016
- Arsene Wenger is keen to extend this to 2018 if he agrees
- 27-year-old has scored 39 goals in 98 matches for Arsenal in all competitions
- Will face competition for his place from £35m signing Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal have re-started talks over a new contract for France striker Olivier Giroud.
The 27-year-old is contracted until 2016 but Arsenal's offer would take him to 2018 if he agrees.
Giroud joined Arsenal two years ago and has scored 39 goals in 98 games in all competitions.
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New deal: Arsenal will offer striker Olivier Giroud a two-year extension to his existing contract, keeping him at the club until 2018
Plans: Manager Arsene Wenger clearly views his compatriot as an integral member of his squad
Competition: Chilean star Alexis Sanchez, who has signed from Barcelona for £35m, will challenge Giroud for his place in the team
He faces competition for his place next season from new £35million signing Alexis Sanchez, but Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen for Giroud to stay and fight for his place.
Giroud scored at this summer's World Cup as France were eliminated at the quarter-final stage.
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