Olivier Giroud

[Fulham 442]

Just wondered what peoples' thoughts were on here about the rumours linking us with Giroud? 

[WindyCity]

I've always liked this player, but I guess my first reaction would be why are we going after a mid-30's player whose best years are behind him?  Just like I said regards Willian.

Ha, guess I was wrong about Willian......

[H4usuallysitting]

He'd be perfect....as a player & a teacher... clever player for the youngster's to learn from

[TheCeiling]

I've been watching 2-3 AC Milan Champions League games this year, and I remember he looked good, despite his age.
He's a little bit like Mitro in the sense that he knows how to use his big body to link up with players, but also has this great sense of positioning himself at the right areas to score goals. I'd personally rather have a bit more athletic and faster player, like Jimenez from Wolves, but Giroud would be a good option if he can maintain his fitness at a PL level.

[filham]

Hard to understand why Giround would want to do bench time at the Cottage waiting for Mitro to be injured.

[KentFulham]

Hard to understand why Giround would want to do bench time at the Cottage waiting for Mitro to be injured.

I could see him potentially taking the first team spot with enough challenge

[davew]

Muniz would be a better long term prospect.

[Jules]

Muniz would be a better long term prospect.

Really? I don't see it at all myself.

[Mince n Tatties]

Muniz would be a better long term prospect.

He cant get a game in the Championship.

[Craven Mad]

Giroud is an underrated striker but possibly more of a poacher than we'd need in this system. Still, I'd have him in the squad if he was available at a decent price and think he'd be a great influence in the dressing room.

Speaking of free agents, with Firminho leaving Liverpool this summer, and our Portuguese/Brazilian flair, I think he would fit our system very well if we want a true Mitro challenger.

[Bassey the warrior]

Top player but he wouldn't come to warm the bench.

[Bassey the warrior]

Giroud is an underrated striker but possibly more of a poacher than we'd need in this system. Still, I'd have him in the squad if he was available at a decent price and think he'd be a great influence in the dressing room.

Speaking of free agents, with Firminho leaving Liverpool this summer, and our Portuguese/Brazilian flair, I think he would fit our system very well if we want a true Mitro challenger.

He's not a poacher, he's a similar player to Mitro.

[St Eve]

I'd take him in a minute. Underrated striker. Would be perfect for us

[Twig]

Very underrated striker. As to the Muniz better comment, seriously? He's a yes from me.

[FulhamKC]

He looked pretty darned good in the World Cup. I would welcome him with open arms!

[WolverineFFC]

Hard to understand why Giround would want to do bench time at the Cottage waiting for Mitro to be injured.

Maybe he just wants to finish out his career in London and Fulham would provide him the opportunity.

[jayffc]

The guys 37 this year...

37!

3 years older than Willian and was never blessed with any pace as it was.

Good as he's been it's a no for me, more suited to serie A where the pace is considerably slower.
I'd rather spend the wages and time finding someone who could set us up for next few years rather than a 1 season stop gap.

[FulhamKC]

The guys 37 this year...

37!

3 years older than Willian and was never blessed with any pace as it was.

Good as he's been it's a no for me I'd rather spend the wages and time finding someone who could set us up for next few years rather than a 1 season stop gap.

I completely understand your point. But what good striker is going to want to be Mitro's backup? Maybe a guy who is approaching the end of his career and can still play well (see World Cup 2022) is better for us than a young player like Muniz or Vinicius.

[DadCreature]

Chelsea could sure use him back right now.   Ha ha ha ha.

[The Rational Fan]

Fulham squad for next season is ok, but it's the oldest squad in the league already and if Tosin, Robinson, Solomon and Harris leave we will have a massive age problem that will hit us at some point. As good as players like Ream,  Cairney, Reid, Kebano and Williams have been this season they will lose their legs soon and be useless. Bring in some 22-26 year olds to refreshen the squad up for the next four seasons, rather than Oliver Giroud.