Olivier Giroud wants Arsenal stay despite Everton lining up £20m bid with Alexandre Lacazette set to arrive
French striker's future in doubt as Gunners prepare to sign Alexandre Lacazette but he wants to continue at the Emirates
OLIVIER GIROUD insists he wants to stay at Arsenal and be a “loyal warrior” despite being lined up for a summer move to Everton.
The Frenchman’s future is under the spotlight as Arsene Wenger prepares to conclude a club-record £50million deal for Lyon hitman Alexandre Lacazette.
Giroud has proven to be a handy goal-grabber during his five years at the Emirates, netting 98 times in 226 appearances.
And as exclusively revealed, that has led to interest from free-spending Everton.
Ronald Koeman has already spent over £5m on Malaga ace Sandro Ramirez but would still like to snap up Giroud as Romelu Lukaku heads to Chelsea.
West Ham have also made an enquiry as they search for more efficiency in attack.
But Giroud wants to continue playing for Arsenal and has his sights set on the Premier League title.
He told the club’s official website: “I won a few titles in my career, that is an important thing, but there is another thing which is more important for me.
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“And that’s the people [see you as a] loyal warrior on the pitch – that you always give your best for the team.
“And that’s why I want to carry on my good journey at Arsenal and I always want to give my best.
“I would love to win another title, or maybe more until the end of my contract.
“The motivation is here, always doing your best to make your family proud.”
