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Arsenal Transfer News: Chief Confirms Gunners Close To £13m Signing

Montpellier chief Laurent Nicollin has confirmed Arsenal are close to signing of striker Olivier Giroud, after the Gunners triggered his £13m release clause.

Football Talk will be keeping you up-to-date with all the latest transfer news throughout the summer. Today, Arsenal’s move for Olivier Giroud is confirmed.

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Montpellier vice president Laurent Nicollin has confirmed Arsenal are close to clinching the signing of striker Olivier Giroud.

The 25-year-old scored 25 goals last season to help Montpellier land their first ever Ligue 1 title, resulting in interest from some of Europe’s top clubs.

The Gunners have been strongly linked with a move for the French hitman in recent months as boss Arsene Wenger looks to add to the arrival of German striker Lukas Podolski.

According to the Independent,  Montpellier’s vice president Nicollin is quoted as saying talks with Arsenal are progressing very well after the North London outfit triggered Giroud’s release clause in his contract, believed to be around £13m.

When quizzed about talks with Arsenal over Giroud, Nicollin is quoted in the Independent as saying:

“Discussions are happening and going well, as part of the (release) clause set. Things are moving serenely,”

Arsene Wenger is trying to offload the likes of Nicklas Bendtner, Marouane Chamakh and Carlos Vela to make room for Giroud in his squad, and the acquisition will hopefully be further proof to captain Robin van Persie that the Gunners mean business next season.

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