Thierry Henry insists Arsenal’s search for a new striker does not mean that Arsene Wenger should overlook Olivier Giroud next season.
The Gunners are in the market for a forward this summer and that has led to speculation claiming Giroud, who has been criticised for failing to perform in high-profile games, will fall down the pecking order as a result.
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy has already rejected a move to the Emirates Stadium, while reports claim that Wenger has now turned to Lyon ace Alexandre Lacazette.
But Arsenal’s all-time record goalscorer Henry believes Wenger should keep Giroud in the starting lineup and experiment with playing two strikers in order to get the best out of the France international.
"I’ve said it many times - Giroud is very good at what he does," Henry told Sky Sports.
"He's a very good player but he needs to play with someone.
"Giroud, with his back to goal, is very good, you saw the goal against Ireland when Giroud flicked on and Griezmann scored. He can't turn and outpace anyone, Giroud, but in Griezmann he has a guy he can feed. It's a great partnership. They share the workload of scoring goals.
"I never doubted what he can do but I think he's better with someone alongside him.
"Everyone has always said that Arsenal need another striker but that doesn't mean Giroud has to drop to the bench.
"He should play with someone because he has all the attributes. I've said before, I would have loved to have played with him.
"I do not understand why people are scared to play with two strikers. Look at all the teams that have been successful at this tournament - France, Italy have been successful playing a 3-5-2. I think the game is going back to two strikers.
"Sometimes I watch Arsenal and think it would be great to see Sanchez behind Olivier. Giroud is the perfect striker to play with a guy that runs in behind."
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