Top 5 alternatives to Edin Dzeko for Chelsea

#3 Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud won't even have to move to a new city...

Current Club: Arsenal

Value (as per transfermarkt): £18 million

Height: 1.92 m

Age: 31

The Frenchman was the frontrunner to lead Chelsea's line after the Dzeko deal fell through and for good reason. A powerful header of the ball, and possessed of a lovely left foot, Giroud's interest in remaining in London and Arsenal's willingness to sell - even to a direct rival (see: Sanchez, Alexis) - meant the move looked a perfect temporary solution for the Blues.

Opinion

Suitability for Chelsea: 7/10

Actual possibility: 7/10