Olivier Giroud will not leave Arsenal during the January transfer window, says the striker's agent

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Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud will not look for a move away from the Emirates during the January transfer window, according to his agent. 

Giroud has found first-team opportunities hard to come by this season, with Alexis Sanchez now preferred up front by Arsene Wenger.

The France international has started just two matches for the Gunners this season but has still managed to score five goals, including a crucial late equaliser against Manchester United last month.

Olivier Giroud will not look for a move away from Arsenal in January, according to his agent

And the 30-year-old, who scored 24 goals last season, is willing to stay and fight for his place, according to his agent Michael Manuello.

'Olivier is very well at Arsenal,' Manuello told Foot Mercato.

'He will make his season here. Nothing is possible in January. He has no plans to move during the winter transfer window.'

Giroud faces increased competition for places this season following the arrival of Lucas Perez from Deportivo La Coruna.

Giroud has started just two games this season but has still managed to score five goals

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has preferred to play Alexis Sanchez up front this season

The 28-year-old scored his first hat-trick for the club in a 4-1 demolition of Basel on Tuesday night.

And with Danny Welbeck closing in on a return from a long-term knee injury, Giroud faces the prospect of spending even more time on the bench.

However, the Frenchman insists he has no concerns over his future at the Emirates.

Giroud faces increased competition from Lucas Perez, who scored a hat-trick on Tuesday

The France international insists he has no concerns over his long-term future at the Emirates

'I have no doubts over my Arsenal future,' he said last month.

'As with each year, there is competition for places at the big clubs. There are a lot of attackers with different styles of play.'