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Mikel Arteta reveals talks with striker Alexander Lacazette over his future at Arsenal will have to wait until fixture pile-up eases: 'There is no time to talk about a lot of contractual situations'

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal need to hold talks with striker Alexander Lacazette over his future in north London – but the manager insists discussions will have to wait until their fixture pile-up eases.

The 29-year-old has two years left on his current deal and Arteta insists he is 'really happy' with the France international, who scored in Saturday's 2-0 win at Wolves.

But Lacazette has started only half of Arsenal's games since the restart, with Eddie Nketiah leading the line in his absence.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to talk to striker Alexander Lacazette about a fresh contract

'We have to have a chat about the next step with him and get his idea, his feeling,' Arteta said.