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.
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"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.
