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7) Olivier Giroud

Players rejected Chinese Super League Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud has no plans to move to China... yet!

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud was the first-choice man to lead the Gunners' line until last season when Alexis Sanchez took the Premier League by storm. Arsene Wenger's risky move paid off as the Chilean striker almost won the Golden Boot, taking the race to the final day of the season.

The only casualty of the move was Giroud who had to be resigned to coming off the bench but he did score some crucial goals. In fact, he had one of the best minutes-per-goal ratios in the league.

There was speculation about a move away form Arsenal and Giroud was asked about a move to China. While he was tempted to move to Asia for the money on offer, he said he wouldn't do so until he'd achieved his goals at the north London club.

"Honestly, from my point of view I will tell you that I can understand [players moving to China], but if you asked me if I want to go now I will tell you 'no'.

"The Premier League is my main target. After, when I will win it one day, why not? You never know." - Giroud

But will he get his chance now that Arsenal have signed Alexandre Lacazette?

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