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Giroud to sign new Arsenal contract

Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud has reportedly signed a new deal with the Gunners.

The Mirror is reporting the French international officially put pen to paper on a new contract that will seem him remain at the Emirates Stadium until 2018.

Giroud has made 97 Premier League appearances for Arsenal, scoring 41 goals.

Despite Giroud opting to re-sign, it is understood Arsene Wenger is still on the look out for another world-class striker to bolster Arsenal's frontline this season.

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both been linked with moves to the north London club, although it is understood both players are not for sale.

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