Chelsea are reportedly determined look hold on to Olivier Giroud after the Frenchman’s talks over a move to Serie A champions Juventus stalled.

The 34-year-old, whose contract at Stamford Bridge is due to expire in the summer, is the Blues’ joint top-scorer this season with nine goals but is still not a regular in Frank Lampard’s starting XI.

Now free to talk to clubs abroad about signing a pre-contract, Giroud was in discussions with Juve after Andrea Pirlo confirmed their interest in him – but according to The Sun, Giroud isn’t happy about only being offered a six-month deal.

The report details that Giroud wants a more secure deal than the contract being offered, through until the end of the season.

The former Arsenal man wants a deal ideally for 18 months, until the summer of 2022 – Juve boss Andrea Pirlo has made his interest known, admitting to DAZN, via Football Italia, after his side’s 4-1 win over Udinese on January 3: ‘He’d be handy!’

On the other hand, Lampard is thought to be hesitant about letting Giroud go, given the inconsistency of Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham as alternative options up front.

And though he’s not playing regularly, Giroud is thought to be satisfied with his current role at Chelsea – Sportsmail reported that the player had relaxed his stance on quitting the club after being given more of a run-out by Lampard.

Sources close to Giroud indicated his position softened after being assured he has a sizeable role to play this season.

Giroud revealed his original decision to consider a move away from Chelsea stemmed from talks with France manager Didier Deschamps.