Football rumours: David Alaba could join Chelsea as Olivier Giroud set to depart

Meanwhile, Ajax have given Liverpool a price for defender Perr Schuurs

Olivier Giroud/ David Alaba (Adam Davy/PA)

What the papers say

Inter Milan are reportedly plotting a January move for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud. The Daily Mail, via Italian publication Tuttosport, says the Serie A giants have expressed an interest in signing the 34-year-old on a six-month loan deal with an option to buy. Inter manager Antonio Conte is believed to view the France World Cup winner as an ideal back-up option for Romelu Lukaku.