West Ham are planning an incredible £50 million double swoop for want away Arsenal stars Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott, according to reports from the Daily Star.
Both players have already been linked with a move to the London Stadium this summer after frustrating seasons where both struggled for consistent first team football, however a deal for the pair would rely heavily on The Gunners own summer arrivals.
Having been linked with Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe and Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette, Arsene Wenger would almost certainly have to secure the signing of either before Giroud and Walcott are allowed to leave the club.
West Ham aree desperate to sign a forward, or even two, this summer in the wake of a frustrating campaign in which their top scorer was Michail Antonio – who played much of the season as a full-back – with 9 goals.
Hammers fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the proposed double swoop. Some want one, but not the other. Some want both. Some want none. The faithful are torn …
https://twitter.com/rasheedg1_/status/879638314592206849
Giroud, yes! Walcott, no.
— Alex Jessep (@AJess) June 27, 2017
If west ham some how got Walcott, giroud and iheanacho that's business done and dusted for me…
— ⚒️ Rich ⚒️ (@rich_noakes) June 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/Fergus_WHU/status/879646840051961856
The only thing tougher than these exams is trying to get Giroud and Walcott to join for £50 million
— Joseph (@fillatijoe) June 27, 2017
Born in Montpellier and following West Ham I have a soft spot for Giroud, he will be great for us! Great fighter and skillful for his size
— Hackney French (@Volontaire_2012) June 27, 2017
£50m for both giroud and walcott is good business. Looking how wenger played last couple of months, dont think either are in wengers plans
— H.S.Sanghera (@1234H_S1234) June 27, 2017
West Ham are reportedly prepared to sign both Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott from #Arsenal in this summer’s transfer window. #COYI pic.twitter.com/LeGzLh8xD4
— SBOTOP (@SBOBET) June 27, 2017
Saying that, Giroud is good. Walcott though, injury prone.
— Tom (@G1860Tom) June 27, 2017
Then however, there is always this …
https://twitter.com/ChampagneDosser/status/879635763360665601
