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Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger ready to sell Francis Coquelin as West Ham plot January move

Gunners are reportedly willing to let him go for £10m as David Moyes plots January swoop for French midfielder

ARSENAL are reportedly willing to sell Francis Coquelin as West Ham prepare a move for the Frenchman.

The midfielder was left out of the Gunners squad for their 4-2 FA Cup defeat at Nottingham Forest.

West Ham are plotting a move for Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin
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West Ham are plotting a move for Arsenal midfielder Francis CoquelinCredit: Getty Images - Getty

That has led to claims that the midfielder will be heading out of the Emirates exit door this month.

And the say that the Hammers are keen on bringing him to the London Stadium.

Coquelin, 26, is no longer a regular starter at Arsenal and is desperate for more match action.

David Moyes is desperate to bolster his West Ham squad, with midfield one of the main departments he wants to strengthen.

Arsene Wenger is ready to sell the midfielder for £10m
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Arsene Wenger is ready to sell the midfielder for £10mCredit: AFP
David Moyes is keen on bringing the Frenchman to the London Stadium
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David Moyes is keen on bringing the Frenchman to the London StadiumCredit: AFP

He has also been linked with swoops for Stoke City's Joe Allen and Newcastle United ace Jonjo Shelvey.

However, the tough-tackling Coquelin fits the bill of what Moyes is looking for.


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The star still has three-and-a-half years left on his contract in North London.

However, Arsenal would be willing to sell for a fee of around £10million.

The re-emergence of Jack Wilshere from injury has only lessened his chances of making into the side.

And Wenger is ready to cash in and put the money towards his own transfer funds.

Arsenal are also reportedly in talks with Manchester City over a deal for Alexis Sanchez.

Coquelin is struggling for match action under Wenger
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Coquelin is struggling for match action under WengerCredit: AFP
Jack Wilsheres re-emergence has only limited his chances further
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Jack Wilshere's re-emergence has only limited his chances furtherCredit: MATTHEW CHILDS
The star still has three-and-a-half years left on his deal at the Emirates
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The star still has three-and-a-half years left on his deal at the EmiratesCredit: Reuters

The Chilean is out of contract at the end of the season and will be available on a free.

A deadline day switch to the Etihad collapsed at the last-minute as the Gunners pulled the plug after begin unable to seal a replacement.

But it seems both clubs are keen to get things sorted this month, but City are only willing to pay £25 while Arsenal are holding out for £25m.

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