Whilst important for a club of Chelsea's stature to win a European final, they had already qualified for the Champions League after finishing third in the league.Giroud played little part in the domestic campaign. Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on July 26, 2020.Chelsea's transfer business seems far from done, with conflicting reports over Olivier Giroud's future circulating, while the Blues appear close to bringing Edouard Mendy in to their strengthen goalkeeper department.With Timo Werner coming in this summer to add to Chelsea's strike options, reports in various media outlets have suggested that Giroud, who for long periods of last season had to make do for a place on the bench, will look to seek a move away from Stamford Bridge, with Juventus linked as a possible destination.However, PA news agency and the Athletic are reporting that Giroud is happy to stay and fight for his place in the team. He has learned that he too is no longer needed at Chelsea. When the team news emerged ahead of Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Leicester on Saturday, there were several pointed changes made to Frank Lampard's starting lineup.The much-maligned Kepa Arrizabalaga, and apparently Barcelona-bound Willian were dropped to the bench. Lampard's hard-line, consistent approach with his squad selections means Giroud is unlikely to get any minutes without an injury crisis striking.In this scenario, club executives have shown Chelsea are unwilling to strengthen a rival without ensuring they are covered themselves. Olivier Giroud is an international France team player. Inter and Lazio are both reportedly still interested in Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud as he faces a possible lack of playing time for the Blues this season. The 33-year-old scored 10 goals in 25 games last season as he proved to be a useful figure in Frank Lampard’s squad, but following the signing of Timo Werner, it could push the Frenchman further down the pecking order.That said, with Chelsea looking to compete on multiple fronts next season and beyond, Lampard could be keen to keep hold of him as well as Tammy Abraham to ensure that they have enough firepower and competition for places.Much will depend on Chelsea and Lampard’s plans in the coming weeks, but with Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and potentially Kai Havertz who has been heavily linked in recent months, that could be enough for them to green light an exit for Giroud if he wishes to move on ahead of the new campaign.Medical done: Chelsea ace poised to complete temporary transfer away,Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud risks the wrath of Arsenal fans as he admits he came close to signing for Tottenham,Excellent negotiating from Chelsea has cut €12m and a swap request from Edouard Mendy’s asking price,Experienced Chelsea star is not in exit talks despite transfer rumours,Personal terms agreed: €5m rated Chelsea star could be on his way to Juventus as they look for a new striker,Chelsea star refused January transfer due to long-running beef with an international teammate,‘I’m not naive’ – Chelsea striker will fight for his place despite Werner threat,‘If Abraham is scoring goals he’s going to play’ – Pundit plays down significance of Werner’s Chelsea move,Video: Bizarre moment from Olivier Giroud in Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal,(Photo) Lacazette trolls ex-Arsenal team-mate Giroud following FA Cup final win over Chelsea,Video: Christian Pulisic scores historic goal to fire Chelsea ahead of Arsenal in FA Cup final.

His intelligence and movement is not something many possess, and with so many fresh faces, and young ones, needing guidance at the club, the Frenchman could prove invaluable - keeping Giroud should be top of Lampard's agenda.Liverpool in 'regular contact' with Mbappe over 2021 move - report,Suarez heading to Atletico on a free, Juve in Morata talks - reports,Atletico Madrid keen to sign Lucas Torreira on loan - reports,© Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2020 – All rights reserved.State of Play: Will Frank Lampard and Chelsea live up to the hype?Chelsea reject Inter's player-exchange bid for Kante - Paper Round.Roundtable: Who will win the Premier League and finish in the top four. Giroud ought to have followed suit, but has been unable to move onto pastures new.Instead, Giroud is stuck in a worrying limbo. Chelsea's transfer business seems far from done, with conflicting reports over Olivier Giroud's future circulating, while Blues appear close to goalkeeper move. Giroud racked up seven goals in 12 games in all competitions to close last season in style, after football's resumption following the coronavirus lockdown.One player the Blues are reportedly close to signing is Rennes goalkeeper Mendy.Chelsea are looking for a new stopper to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga this upcoming season and it appears they are closing in on 28-year-old Mendy, who has only been at Rennes for a single season having spent the previous three at Reims.Rennes president Nicolas Holveck confirmed goalkeeper Mendy wants to move to Chelsea and that negotiations have begun, with Fabrizio Romano reporting the deal is almost complete.With Chelsea back in the Champions League, the games are going to start coming thick and fast.Chelsea's strike department has a great deal more depth than last season, but in terms of the archetypal No 9, in the central striker role, Frank Lampard is not going to have too many selection headaches.Camavinga, Mbappe And Upamecano: Real Madrid go all out – Euro Papers.Werner can play anywhere across the forward line, and may be utilised as a wide forward initially, to allow him time to settle. It was perhaps telling that after winning the Europa League, Chelsea parted ways with manager Maurizio Sarri. Giroud had no issue with the prospect of joining Chelsea's, and former club Arsenal's, arch-rivals Spurs. If this is what he thinks of the Belgian, Chelsea's manager must have even greater reservations over,No wonder Giroud was so eager to secure a move away from West London during the January window.