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Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal will open talks with Alexandre Lacazette over his future 'soon' amid reports the striker could be sold... as boss prepares to do an 'unprecedented' amount of transfer business in the summer window

Mikel Arteta insists he is 'really happy' with Alexandre Lacazette as Arsenal prepare to open talks with the striker over his future.

Earlier this week, Football.London reported that the Frenchman, who will enter the last year of his contract this summer, could be sold for the right price.

However, Arteta revealed that the club are planning to speak with Lacazette as they weigh-up whether to offer him an extension beyond 2023.

Alexandre Lacazette (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty against Leicester on Saturday

'He's got a contract with us,' Arteta said when asked if the former Lyon forward could depart when the transfer window reopens.