Serie A giant, AC Milan, are a step closer to completing the signing of French striker, Olivier Giroud, from defending European champions, Chelsea.

Per popular Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, both clubs have reached an agreement on Giroud’s transfer worth around €2m (€1m as a guaranteed fee, €1m as add on).

The former Arsenal striker would sign a two year deal until June 2023 once after travelling to Italy for a medical, according to reports.

Giroud whose Chelsea contract was recently extended by a further 12 months would be joining former Blues defender, Fikayo Tomori who completed a permanent deal to Milan after a successful loan deal last season.