Laurent Koscielny heads for new Arsenal deal

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with French defender Laurent Koscielny over a new five-year contract at the club.

The 26-year-old was one of the Gunners' star performers as the club secured third spot in the Premier League last season, and boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly keen to tie him to a long-term deal.

According to The Mirror, Koscielny has been offered a pay rise and parity with some of the top earners at the Emirates.

He joined the club from Lorient in 2010.