Borussia Dortmund in talks with Arsenal for Olivier Giroud

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Olivier Giroud and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not be involved in a swap
Borussia Dortmund have wanted to sign the Arsenal striker since last summer
Giroud is keen to play regularly to seal his spot in France's World Cup squad
The Gunners will hold more talks over a deal for Aubameyang on Friday

Published: 10:55 EDT, 18 January 2018 | Updated: 11:43 EDT, 18 January 2018

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Borussia Dortmund are in contact with Arsenal over Olivier Giroud.

The France international has been a target for the Bundesliga side since the summer and they remain keen on signing him.

The differing valuations of the 31-year-old and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang mean there will be no direct swap but the deals are entwined as Dortmund want a replacement for the Gabon international.

Borussia Dortmund are in talks with Arsenal over a January move for striker Olivier Giroud

Dortmund want a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is set to join the Gunners

Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi has also been discussed by Dortmund, although there is plenty of interest in the former Marseille star.

Giroud, who turned down a move to Everton last summer, wants to play regularly to stand a chance of making France's World Cup squad.

More talks are planned between Arsenal and Dortmund over Aubameyang's departure on Friday, while the Gunners are also closing in on a deal for Manchester United playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Alexis Sanchez will move the other way.