Juventus are preparing a January move for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud.

Juve management are lining up a deal for the Frenchman, with him being free for the Champions League in the second-half of the season.

Calciomercato.it says the Bianconeri see Giroud as a different type of striker compared to Gonzalo Higuain.

A bid is yet to be made, but Juve are actively discussing a move for Giroud ahead of the winter market.

The two clubs have already done business this year, with Juve signing outright former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.