Giroud Linked With Arsenal Exit - THREE Reasons Why Gunners Should Keep Hold

With Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa supposedly jumpng ship at the end of the season, the same reports are suggesting Arsenal's Olivier Giroud will be his replacement. Here are three reasons why Arsenal should keep hold of the France international.

1) Goals

Last season was a busy one for Giroud, but he had the likes of Theo Walcott and Lukas Podolski to help him out. He scored 17 goals in 47 outings last time out, and has a slightly better record this time.

In his 46 games he has scored 20 goals, 14 of which have come in the Premier League.

Even if he isn't considered the Gunners' number one next term, those numbers suggest he should be kept on.

2) Creative

As well as scoring, Giroud can also create opportunities for his attacking colleagues. Though with the aforementioned duo of Walcott and Podolski missing large chunks of the season, as well as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Tomas Rosicky, he has been restricted somewhat.

In his 33 league appearances, he has notched seven assists and averaged a key pass per game.

3) Improving

He may not be the quickest in the Arsenal set up, but he is improving each season and I think it would be silly to get rid of him in the summer.

His return of 37 goals in 92 games for the north London side is quite impressive, and I think it will get stronger.

Comments

[David]

3 Reasons Giroud should leave

1. No pace - One of Girouds main problems and a problem that hinders arsenal's attack every game he plays. Get a quicker striker and we will have more chances, simple. Plus one cannot improve ones speed at that age.

2. Sanogo looks better - Assuming Arsenal buys a better striker, Sanogo shoul be 2nd choice as he is better, therefore sell Giroud an buy ur usual striker 'for the future'.

3. Hes had enough chances - Considering the chances he has had, amount of playing time (been our main striker since rvp left), and his poor performances, he should be sold. Look how we sold Gervinho when he flopped, same should happen to Giroud. Cash in on him whilst we can coz he wont be worth much next season coming off the bench.