Arsenal are prepared to sell Francis Coquelin in January - and West Ham are keen.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger left Coquelin out of Arsenal’s squad at Nottingham Forest on Sunday because a transfer could happen this month.

Coquelin, 26, has lost his place as a regular starter at Arsenal, wants more game time and a move would allow him to get his career back on track.

West Ham are keen to bring in a new midfielder but so far have not been able to do deals for Stoke’s Joe Allen or Newcastle’s Jonjo Shelvey.

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Hammers boss David Moyes wants a midfielder to beef up his squad and Coquelin does fit the bill.

There has also been interest in Coquelin from France but West Ham appear to be leading the chase.

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Arsenal would want around £10m for Coquelin who still has three and a half years left on his contract.