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Giroud: I was very close to joining Everton
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has revealed for the first time he was on the brink of joining Everton during the transfer window. Giroud strongly considered an Arsenal exit when it became clear France team-mate Alexandre Lacazette's club-record arrival in July would eat into his starting opportunities. But he ultimately opted to remain with the Gunners and passed 100 goals for the club in last month's Europa League victory over BATE. Lyon, Marseille and West Ham were among the teams linked with Giroud earlier this year, but he named another of the sides credited with an interest – Everton – as a club he came so close to joining. Giroud said to Canal Plus: "I had the opportunity to...
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