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OLIVIER GIROUD has issued a play-me-or-sell-me warning to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Giroud, who played a peripheral role in the final weeks of the season, said: ‘Wenger is counting on me even though he hasn’t used me much. I won’t settle for such limited playing time.’ Marseille are interested in Giroud and his teammate Laurent Koscielny. Meanwhile, Arsenal have confirmed the signing of left back Sead Kolasinac, 23, from Schalke on a free transfer. DAVID WAGNER has committed his future to Huddersfield Town despite interest from other clubs. His agent John Morris said: ‘David is staying and a new contract is agreed in principle.’

AJAX are considering a move for Reading boss Jaap Stam after their manager Peter Bosz joined Borussia Dortmund.

FORMER Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt is in a stable condition after having a successful heart operation.