Olivier Giroud hopes to remain with Arsenal, though the club has been linked to other strikers.

Giroud told French TV station TF1: "Could I extend my contract? Why not?

"You shouldn't listen to that (speculation). A lot of things were said. I'm still happy in London and with Arsenal and think I will be in the future.

"I have a contract until 2016 and I'm an Arsenal player. I want to be here next season, at least that's my will.

"Of course we all want him (Wenger) to continue the adventure.

"I'm sure next season we can challenge for the title - I hope, right until the end of the season - and we need the coach. We need his experience. He has to stay.

"Things are better, we've got a bit of serenity back with regards to fourth. I would say the main objective is to finish fourth - we know that the Champions League is a vital objective for the club."