While the hunt for a world-class striker continues, Olivier Giroud has put pen to an Arsenal contract that would keep him at the Emirates Stadium for three more seasons, according to news outlet Mirror.

The French striker, despite not being as impressive as the likes of Sergio Aguero and Diego Costa, has been a pivotal figure at the north London outfit notching up fifty-eight goals in three campaigns.

Arsene Wenger, with a warchest of about £200million, can be expected to bring in a world-class centre-forward and the club director Lord Harris even went to on to claim that the player that the club have been monitoring would be delighted to don the famous red and white shirt.

Given the fact that a striker signing is imminent, the former Montpellier marksman will likely be offered a peripheral role, but will still prove to be a decisive part of the team given the unique attributes that he possesses for a striker.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Karim Benzema have reportedly attracted interest from the Gunners, but their respective clubs are adamant not to let their goal machines go.

However, if the French manager pulls off an unlikely transfer, they can well be billed to dethrone Chelsea next season.