Newcastle United are being linked with Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud.
Newcastle United saw Joelinton endure a torrid afternoon against Rochdale on Saturday – and the calls for the club to sign another striker are growing louder and louder.
Steve Bruce also has Andy Carroll at his disposal, but it’s clear that Joelinton just isn’t ready to lead the line in the Premier League, and Carroll’s injury history is a lingering concern.
Newcastle are now being linked with a host of strikers for this month’s transfer window, with Olivier Giroud the latest name suggested.
The Telegraph claim that Newcastle want to take Giroud on loan, but Chelsea are delaying a move until they can bring in a striker themselves.
The 33-year-old needs playing time ahead of EURO 2020, and having only played five Premier League games this season, he may need a move.
Newcastle can offer Giroud the playing time he wants, but with other clubs keen too, they face a battle to lure him up to St James’ Park.
Now, Newcastle fans are taking to Twitter to react to the rumours, suggesting that Giroud is ‘perfect’ for the club, and they would be ‘over the moon’ to see him sign.
Some think he can be the ideal mentor for Joelinton, but doubt that Newcastle will be able to get the Frenchman on board given their poor recent transfer windows.
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