Aston Villa’s need for a striker intensified considerably the moment that Wesley was ruled out for the rest of the season.
That case will feel even stronger after Jonathan Kodjia, the only fit striker the club currently has available, was slammed by fans following his performance against Fulham.
Gregg Evans, of The Athletic, has reported that they are now making a move for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud.
Aston Villa fans are thrilled by the links, with one mentioning that he is a World Cup winner, while the Frenchman also has four FA Cups and a Europa League winner’s medal to his name.
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Giroud has managed just three starts and four appearances off the bench in all competitions for Chelsea this campaign.
The lack of game time has not put fans off him though, as one declared that they would “have him in a heartbeat”, while another has urged the club to “get it done”.
However, there is a bit of wariness, as they feel that the team will need to play a specific way to get the best out of the 33-year-old.
Wesley had his struggles while fit, enduring a 12-game spell without getting any goals and assists in the Premier League.
They feel that Dean Smith will need to get the striker linking up with Jack Grealish and “play to his strengths” if the proposed move is to be a success.
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