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Newcastle, Tottenham and the three other clubs Olivier Giroud could still join on deadline day

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window.

The Frenchman has found playing time hard to come by under Blues' head coach Frank Lampard, finding himself behind both Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi in the pecking order.

The 33-year-old has made seven appearances in all competitions this season, with his one goal of the campaign coming in the UEFA Super Cup defeat to Liverpool back in August.

Giroud is out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, meaning he is likely to leave for nothing during the summer window.

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He has scored 78 goals in 225 Premier League appearances for both Chelsea and Arsenal, so it's perhaps no surprise that there is a lot of interest in signing the striker in January.

But, if the Frenchman does complete a deadline day move, where could he end up? Here's all the clubs who have been linked so far.

Inter Milan

Have been the most heavily linked with the striker, there were reports that a medical was booked after the Serie A side, after they agreed terms on a two-and-a-half year deal with the player.

Reports (via Sky in Italy) claim that Inter will make a deadline day move in order to try and revive the deal and get it over the line before the window closes in a matter of hours.

Newcastle United

Newcastle were linked with a loan move for the Frenchman at the start of the window, with The Telegraph reporting that the Magpies made contact with the Blues over the possibility.

However, they were met with the stance that the Blues are still maintaining, that they won't let the striker go unless they bring someone else in.

Steve Bruce is still said to be monitoring the situation and could still make a deadline day move for the Frenchman, although reports suggest that Giroud has already said no to a move to St James' Park.

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs are on the lookout for a striker to cover for the injured Harry Kane, who is out of action until at least April.

They have been linked with a number of names, but one of the more surprising ones was Olivier Giroud, who is said to be open to making the switch across London.

Should he move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on deadline day, he would be one of a very few players to have played for Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs.

Aston Villa

Villa were in desperate need for a striker going into the January transfer window after an injury to Wesley meant that Dean Smith's men had no fit forwards.

Reports suggested that the midlands side had made Giroud their top target during the January transfer window, but they have now bought in Mbwana Samatta.

Although they could still turn to Giroud should they wish to further strengthen their forward line.

Lazio

The Serie A club are the latest to be linked with a late move for Giroud.

Sky in Italy claim that the Italian club have turned to the striker after a deal for former Spurs man Fernando Llorente fell through.

It is reported that Lazio are willing to offer Giroud a two-and-a-half year deal worth around £3 million per year.

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