Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud admits a move to Tottenham in January was a serious option.

Giroud eventually extended his contract for another year in May, but he was determined to leave the Blues in January because of a lack of playing time.

“I almost signed for Lazio, Inter ... I was so determined to leave that I almost even signed for Tottenham," he told So Foot.

"I had to go at all costs because I was subjected to the subjective choices of a coach.

"Then things turned out differently..."