Arsene Wenger is the one of the best at unearthing hidden footballing gems. The Frenchman has established the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Robin Van Persie, Thierry Henry, Robert Pires, Freddie ...

Former Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin (33) has signed for Ligue 1 side FC Nantes, Les Canaris have confirmed. Coquelin was a free agent since the expiry of his Villarreal contract last June.

Teenager striker Chuba Akpom has also signed a new contract. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Not now Yes please.

For a club whose chairman is named Sir Chips Keswick, it is perhaps appropriate that Arsenal’s latest defensive saviour has the first name Francis. Francis Coquelin’s ascent from unwanted ...

Francis Coquelin wants to make a name for himself at Arsenal, but says he may look to leave in January if he's not featuring in the first-team. The France Under-21 international was rewarded with ...

LONDON (Reuters) -- Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has signed a new long-term deal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who has played in defence as well as in ...

Valencia have confirmed the signing of midfielder Francis Coquelin from Arsenal on a four-and-a-half year deal with a £71.2m release clause in his contract.

Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has signed a new long-term deal with the club and will now spend the upcoming season on loan at French club Lorient. The 19-year-old will go back to his homeland ...

LONDON -- Arsene Wenger has said midfielder Francis Coquelin is "99 percent certain" to sign a new Arsenal contract but added that there is "nothing to announce yet" about the future of club ...

Arsenal will be disappointed in only getting a point vs. Tottenham but the form of Francis Coquelin bodes well in midfield. Skip to main content Skip to navigation < > Menu ...

Now, Francis Coquelin could save the Gunners around £20million. ... He rang Wenger the following day, arranged a trial and Coquelin was duly signed as a ­long-term investment.