PREMIER LEAGUE icon Olivier Giroud is set for a shock transfer after LAFC were knocked out of the Club World Cup.
The veteran striker could be set to join the eighth club of his career.
Giroud only moved to MLS side LAFC last year and he has made 37 appearances, scoring five goals.
But he is now reportedly on the radar of a team back in his native France – Lille.
French outlet Foot Mercato report Lille are hopeful they can entice Giroud back to Ligue 1 – 13 years after he left.
However Giroud, 38, is under contract with LAFC until the end of the calendar year, and they have an option to extend his stay.
But Lille are in need of a striker with Jonathan David set to leave when his contract expires next week.
Former Arsenal star Chuba Akpom will also return to his parent club Ajax when his loan expires.
It is claimed sources close to Giroud believe he would be interested in the switch to Lille.
They are expected to offer the striker a one-year deal, with the option of an additional year.
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Lille finished fifth in Ligue 1 last season so would be able to offer Giroud Europa League football.
But they may not be able to compete with the £2.7million annual salary he earns in LA.
LAFC were knocked out of the Club World Cup after losing to Chelsea and ES Tunis before drawing 1-1 with Flamengo.
