Olivier Giroud has urged former Chelsea teammate Hakim Ziyech to join him at AC Milan.

Reports have claimed Chelsea would be open to selling Ziyech, who has failed to live up to expectations after his £33.3m move from Ajax.

AC Milan have been touted as a possible destination, and Giroud would love to play with the Morocco international again.

Asked about the prospect of Ziyech also joining him at AC Milan before the end of the transfer window, Giroud said at a press conference on Monday: "Ziyech is a great player.

"We have had a great connection even though we have played few games together.

"He has a top left foot, has experience and he is very good technically. It would be nice to play with him again."