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Published 09:48 5 Jun 2016 BST
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But Giroud thinks the pair can play together at Arsenal, and said even if there aren't plans to switch to a 4-4-2 formation, he felt like competition within the squad is a good thing.
"As I said in the past I am happy with competition. We have always had fantastic strikers at Arsenal and I want the best for this club. Hopefully he is going to help us win this title."
Giroud's interview with Sky Sports essentially confirms what has been widely reported in the media – Arsenal have triggered Vardy's release clause, and are now in talks with the player in order to finalise the details of his contract at the Gunners.
But there could be further signings in this department, according to Giroud:
"The boss wanted to sign at least one or two strikers, so I expected a top striker and I think it will benefit the club and hopefully [Vardy] is going to score a lot of goals like he did at Leicester."
As is thoroughly predictable whenever there's transfer buzz at Arsenal, fans of the Gunners now firmly believe they are nailed on to win the league. You can see reaction from Arsenal fans here.
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