Earlier today, we covered claims from Gazzetta dello Sport that Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud ‘never interrupted relations’ with his former manager, Antonio Conte.
It was also explained the Inter Milan boss has sent ‘more than a few messages’ to convince the striker to join the Nerazzurri.
It’s ‘important weeks’ for the France international’s future and Italy could be his next destination, claims FcInterNews.
There was a ‘rough understanding’ between Inter and the former Arsenal man in mid-January, but the operation to bring him to San Siro slowed down following the arrival of Christian Eriksen from Tottenham.
Since February, Frank Lampard has provided the World Cup winner opportunities and the frontman has managed two goals in his last five starts. The 33-year-old has seized the opportunity after failing to get a move away from Stamford Bridge.
Therefore, it’s claimed Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is planning to reward the player with a contract extension for a year. However, Giroud is looking for a two-year deal.
The difference in the contract duration offered and demanded could lead to the player’s summer farewell and there’s a possibility for Giroud to continue in London.
It’s claimed José Mourinho is thinking of the current Chelsea player for Tottenham as he wants the Frenchman to play a backup role with Spurs.
