Report: Irons favourites for Arsenal midfielder

The Irons are today being reported as ready to move in on Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin with a price tag of £10 million being attached to the player.

The Daily Mirror claims  the Hammers are favourites to land the 26 year old as David Moyes continues to search for midfield reinforcements.

Coquelin being seen as the ideal solution despite the Frenchman failing to make the Arsenal Premier League first team this season although he has made seven appearances as sub.

The French midfielder has failed to start any Premier League game for Arsenal this season but has made seven league appearances from the bench.

In total he has made made 105 Premier League appearances, and can be played across defence and midfield where he has gained a reputation as a ball winner.