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title: "Tony Cascarino says Liverpool should sign Olivier Giroud"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-02-25T07:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-25T07:00:00Z"
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# Tony Cascarino says Liverpool should sign Olivier Giroud

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/24/diogo-jota-returns-to-training-in-huge-injury-boost-for-liverpool/) have been urged to sign Chelsea striker [Olivier Giroud](https://readwestham.com/2020/12/23/west-ham-could-sell-yarmolenko-to-fund-giroud-transfer/) for next season by former Republic of Ireland international Tony Cascarino.

The 34-year-old netted his [11th goal of the season](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/olivier-giroud/leistungsdaten/spieler/82442) during the Blues’ 1-0  Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday and Cascarino heralded the Frenchman as the most underrated striker in the world, telling [talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/839427/):

> I would say he is the best in the world of the most underrated players, There are a good few that are underrated and he’s at the top of the list.

A striker during his playing days, Cascarino went one step further and suggested that Giroud would be perfect for the Reds, adding:

> Absolutely \[He could play for Liverpool\]. I think there are very few players that can do the Roberto Firmino role. Look, at 35 years old, he’d do a great job.

Giroud, whose [contract expires in June](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/olivier-giroud/profil/spieler/82442), could be available for a free transfer over the summer and he was hailed as [‘the world’s best target man’](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11499260/eden-hazard-calls-olivier-giroud-the-worlds-best-targetman-after-performance-in-chelsea-win)by former Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard back in 2018.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Whilst the [stylish French forward](https://www.esteticamagazine.com/look/item/22012-french-striker-olivier-giroud-voted-the-most-stylish-footballer-at-this-years-fifa-world-cup) clearly still has [plenty to offer](https://www.sofascore.com/player/olivier-giroud/39070), the likelihood of Jurgen Klopp signing a 34-year-old at this juncture is farfetched, to say the least.

Perhaps had this opportunity arose last summer and Giroud been available on a free, it may have been plausible, but not as he fast approaches 35 and into the twilight of his career.

The Reds certainly [need striking reinforcements](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-look-for-striker-midfielder-klopp-strengthen/1i5od0recyh1v1xqi5t46fuf11), but not a short-term solution like the Chelsea veteran.