Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin set for £12m move to Valencia

• French midfielder set for move to side currently third in La Liga
• Departure a further indication that Jack Wilshere will stay at Arsenal

Francis Coquelin is primed to join Valencia from Arsenal for £12m. The defensive midfielder has seen his opportunities dry up this season and he has started only one game in the Premier League.

The 26-year-old Frenchman had previously enjoyed a degree of prominence under Arsene Wenger, after his return from a loan spell at Charlton Athletic in December 2014 - most notably when he formed a positive partnership with Santi Cazorla.

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