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Ligue 1 side Lille reportedly targeting LAFC's Olivier Giroud for summer transfer

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<p>Ligue 1 side Lille are reportedly targeting LAFC striker Olivier Giroud for a summer transfer, according to <a href="https://x.com/tombogert/status/1937997639192289640" target="_self">Tom Bogert.</a> French news outlet L'Equipe <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Mercato-lille-tente-le-coup-olivier-giroud/1573037" target="_self">reported earlier Wednesday that Giroud</a> was the subject of interest from Lille upon the end of his contract at the conclusion of the MLS season, but a summer deal could now be on the cards, ending the Frenchman's time in MLS after just one season.</p><p>Giroud, 38, has only scored five goals across all competitions since signing for LAFC in the summer 2024. In their last 16 regular sason matches, he has only started five of them.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>If Giroud were to leave LAFC, it would open up a Designated Player slot, while like providing a solution that benefits both parties. The 38-year-old has not adapted to MLS well and has struggled to maintain a starting spot or find any scoring prowess in the league.</p><p>LAFC were participants in the FIFA Club World Cup, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-sa/lists/mls-lafc-tunisian-champions-esperance-de-tunis-in-club-world-cup-eliminated/blt393731a0d87bf82b" target="_self">but were eliminated in the Group Stage of the competition</a>. Giroud started one match, and came off the bench in the other two as the <em>Black and Gold</em> lost to both Chelsea and Esperance de Tunis, and drew Flamengo.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Giroud is France's all-time leading scorer internationally with 57 goals.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>LAFC next take the pitch on Sunday against Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GIROUD?

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Ligue 1 side Lille reportedly targeting LAFC&apos;s Olivier Giroud for summer transfer

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