Marseille 'Start Discussions' With Olivier Giroud as Mario Balotelli Move Stalls

Marseille have not yet given up on signing Mario Balotelli, but they are monitoring Olivier Giroud as a backup and have spoken to the ​Chelsea striker's representatives, according to reports from France. Earlier this month it seemed inevitable that Marseille would raid their Ligue 1 rivals Nice for Balotelli, but talks have stalled to the extent that OM are looking elsewhere for an alternative forward option. They have settled on Giroud, who was linked with a move back to his home country... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/