Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud had been linked with a move to Tottenham this week.
However, according to the ever-reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic, a move across London will not take place, which has, as expected, been quick to reach several Spurs supporters.
Ornstein claims the Blues have failed in their attempts to bring in a replacement for the Frenchman, meaning they will now keep hold of the World Cup winner past the January window.
The news comes as a blow to both clubs who have seemingly been looking to add to their attacking ranks before Friday’s 11pm deadline.
Giroud has only featured in 192 minutes of Premier League action under Frank Lampard this season, but he now looks to be available at Stamford Bridge for the final four months of the season.
The news of Giroud staying with the Blues was quick to reach several Spurs supporters, who decided to react to the update on social media.
Twitter: @RickSpur @TheAthleticUK Very bad window no striker comes in (@markmac2004)
Twitter: @David_Ornstein @TheAthleticUK There stupid they have 3rd choice striker who does not play but will keep him plus c… https://t.co/D3eUp0RSsL (@marcb3381)
Twitter: @marc_ba12 @FabrizioRomano You can stop with the transfer news now. Mourinho has said we’re not signing anyone, we’re done. (@alexthfc2019)
Twitter: No Giroud no Willian Jose. I would be very surprised if we did sign a striker today
No striker or DM this window, we’ve bottled it (@SpursD22)
Twitter: Giroud Chelsea have 3 strikers available to them he doesn’t play at Chelsea needs game time ahead of the euros and… https://t.co/thb6QSa8ZG (@nickhodges56)
