Rangers ‘contact’ Chelsea star Giroud as Gerrard hopes Lampard will help him out in transfer market

RANGERS have been linked with a sensational move for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud.

The 33-year-old hitman looks poised to leave Stanford Bridge in January.

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And claim Gers have already sounded him out over a stunning switch to Ibrox.

French international Giroud has made just seven appearances for Frank Lampard’s side this season and scored in the Uefa Super Cup defeat to Liverpool.

Crystal Palace are also believed to be interested in the former Arsenal star, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

But Rangers boss Steven Gerrard will be hoping former England team-mate Lampard helps him out in the market.

Speaking about his future on Tuesday, Giroud revealed: “It will be difficult to stay at a Chelsea.

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“I’m going to have a chat with the coach. Chances are, there will be a change because I don’t have enough time to express myself on the pitch.’

“For the moment, I am a Chelsea player. I still have some games to play here before the transfer window opens [on January 1].

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“Then we will sit around a table and find the best decision for me. France is one of the possible solutions.’"

Gerrard already has Alfredo Morelos and Jermain Defoe at his disposal, with the prolific pair bagging 41 goals between them so far this campaign.

And the Gers boss will likely be quizzed on the rumours after today’s Premiership clash with Kilmarnock.

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