Arsenal news: Francis Coquelin ‘agrees four-and-a-half-year deal with Valencia’ as fee set to be agreed within 24 hours

Jan 10, 2018

ARSENAL star Francis Coquelin has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal to sign for Valencia.

The midfielder will join the rejuvenated La Liga side after turning down the approaches of West Ham.

And French news outlet RMC Sport claim that negotiations between the Gunners and the Spanish club will be finalised within the next 24 hours.

Coquelin, 26, was left out of the Arsenal squad for their 4-2 FA Cup defeat at Nottingham Forest.

That led to speculation that he was heading out of the Emirates exit door this month.

The ace is no longer a regular starter in North London and is desperate for more match action.

And that sparked interest from across the capital.

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

However, the tough-tackling Coquelin fitted the bill of what the Scotsman is looking for.

But the Hammers have been dealt a huge blow with the latest news emerging from across the Channel.

Coquelin’s departure brings to an end his near decade-long stint at Arsenal.

He joined the club’s academy from Stade Lavallois back in 2008.

Before establishing himself in the first-team squad under Wenger the ace enjoyed loan spells with Lorient, Freiburg and Charlton.

But the re-emergence of Jack Wilshere from injury has only lessened his chances of making into the side as he struggled for game time.

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

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