Loads of Newcastle fans have been eyeing up potential January transfer targets, and a convincing 69 per cent of fans who voted in our poll want to move for Olivier Giroud.

Newcastle will almost certainly add some attacking firepower this month, but knowing Mike Ashley it’s not going to be anyone expensive.

The Magpies’ owner has infuriated fans time and time again with his bargain hunting, but this time it could actually work out for the best.

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Giroud will be out of contract at the end of the season, meaning Chelsea are in a very weak negotiating position if any offers come in for the World Cup winner.

Given that he has started just five Premier League games this season, the 32 year-old could well yearn for a starting spot elsewhere, and his ability to improve the players around him could have a massive impact on the Magpies’ struggling attack.

With 77 Premier League goals, a Puskas award, World Cup winners’ medal and three FA Cups to his name, he would bring an elite, title-winning mentality to the club, something that could aid another surge up the table like last season.

Over two thirds of the fans who voted in our poll want the move, and you can view the results down below…