Besiktas are eyeing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud.

The Turkish giants are looking to add another striker after losing former Manchester City star Alvaro Negredo who joined UAE outfit Al-Nassr.

Goal says Besiktas will launch an audacious swoop for Giroud during the mid-season transfer window.

Besiktas boss Senol Gunes is set to test Chelsea's resolve and offer the forward a lucrative deal to quit the Blues and move to Turkey.

Giroud could join Liverpool keeper Loris Karius who joined the Super Lig side on a two-year loan deal.