That's according to Italian outlet Sport Mediaset (h/t Stuart Ballard of the Express), with the former targeting him to replace the injured Arkadiusz Milik and the latter hoping he can provide a strong alternative to Carlos Bacca.
Giroud has missed a significant part of the season with injury, but he bagged three goals in two games upon his return.
ESPN FC's Mattias Karen praised him when he bagged a brace with his first two touches against Sunderland in October, and he believes Giroud offers Arsenal a different option to the rest of his team-mates:
FT: 4-1 win for Arsenal.