OLIVIER GIROUD’S hopes of moving to Inter Milan could be dashed with the Italian club closing in on signing veteran striker Fernando Llorente, according to reports.
The Frenchman was hoping for a reunion with former boss Antonio Conte this month after a lack of minutes under Frank Lampard.
Olivier Giroud could be forced to stay at ChelseaCredit: Reuters
Despite the Blues’ need for a new striker, Giroud has started just two league matches and is now third choice behind Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi.
It was reported that the 33-year-old was on the brink of joining the San Siro side having already agreed personal terms.
Chelsea’s £4million valuation remained a stumbling block with Inter not keen to fork out the fee on a player who will be available for nothing in the summer.
And according to Journalist Fabrizio Romano, Inter have turned their attentions to former Spurs man Llorente instead.
Napoli have offered £21million for Inter’s winger Matteo Politano and are prepared to throw in Llorente as part of the deal.
The 34-year-old, who has four goals in 23 appearances, is likely to sign an 18-month loan deal.
It will also end any speculation of Llorente heading back to Tottenham.
Boss Jose Mourinho wants a new striker following Harry Kane’s hamstring injury but is in talks to sign Real Sociedad’s Willian Jose instead.
Llorente is closing in on a move to Inter MilanCredit: Getty
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
