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12.12.2004
Lauren plays down Real move claim
Arsenal defender Lauren has dismissed reports he has agreed to join Spanish giants Real Madrid but admits he could be on his way out of Highbury.
The Cameroon international`s contract is up in the summer and Real believe they have a deal to sign him.
Chairman Fiorentino Perez was quoted as saying: "Lauren will play for Real Madrid next season."
But Lauren told The Sunday Times: "I`d like to stay. I feel good here and think Arsenal`s the best place to be."
Lauren hinted, however, he could be forced to look elsewhere if the Gunners do not come up with a favourable offer.
"Arsenal know what I need and how to cope with this situation," he added.
"From next month I can speak to other clubs, but I`m not thinking about that. I`m leaving everything to my agent.
"I`m just focusing on my game, and whatever happens, I`ll keep focused and be professional through to May.
"If I do my best on the pitch, everything else will fall into place."
Lauren was a £7.5m signing from Real Mallorca in June 2000.
Meanwhile, Arsenal midfielder Edu has been linked with a move to either Barcelona or Valencia at the end of this season.
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