Gladbach try for Giroud

Borussia Monchengladbach have confirmed their interest in signing Olivier Giroud, but admit it will be hard to stop him joining Arsenal.

But Germans admit tough job

Borussia Monchengladbach have confirmed their interest in signing Olivier Giroud, but admit it will be hard to stop him joining Arsenal. The Gunners are understood to be closing in on the £12million signing of the France international from Montpellier. But Gladbach - who have qualified for the UEFA Champions League next season - have an interest and have held talks. However, their sporting director Max Eberl admits it is hard for his side to compete. "We remain true to our policy that we do not throw our money out the window. The problem in our negotiations is that we are in competition with clubs like Arsenal and top clubs in Germany," he said. If, as expected, they lose out on Giroud, then they are being strongly linked with FC Twente's Luuk de Jong and Manchester City's John Guidetti.