Transfer News: Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud ‘agrees deal’ with Juventus as Luis Suarez alternative

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has reportedly agreed a deal in principle with Juventus as the Serie A giants target alternatives to Luis Suarez.

The Italian champions are looking for a new striker after agreeing to release Gonzalo Higuain, with Barcelona star Suarez believed to be their top target.

And Giroud has emerged as a serious alternative with the French forward facing a battle to nail down a first-team spot at Chelsea this season.

That’s according to Gianluca DiMarzio, who claims the 33-year-old striker has reached an ‘agreement in principle’ with the Turin side over a two-year deal.