ARSENE WENGER admits even he is shocked with reborn Francis Coquelin's transformation at Arsenal. And the Gunners boss hopes it will save him millions in the transfer market in his search for a defensive midfielder. Coquelin's career was heading nowhere at Arsenal and his days looked numbered when he was loaned to Charlton in November. The Frenchman, 23, was so fed-up with life at the Emira...Full Story »

Francis Coquelin suffered a broken nose in Arsenal's 2-0 Premier League win over Everton, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed. Coquelin was seen with blood pouring from his nose following a clash of heads with team-mate Olivier Giroud - who scored the opening goal of Sunday's game in the 39th minute - on the hour mark. The midfielder returned to the field but was forced off just prior to Tom...Full Story »

Francis Coquelin: Back at the Emirates Arsenal have recalled Francis Coquelin from his loan spell at Charlton as their injury problems worsen. Per Mertesacker is the only recognised centre-half available for Saturday's game against Newcastle, and even stand-ins Nacho Monreal and Calum Chambers are out. Both those players are full-backs by trade, and Coquelin has played at both right-back and ...Full Story »

JOHAN DJOUROU and Francis Coquelin have quit Arsenal for Germany on season-long loan deals. Switzerland defender Djourou, 26, has signed for Bundesliga side Hamburg after spending the second half of last season at Hannover. Midfielder Coquelin, 22, will also move to Germany, with Freiburg taking the France Under-21 star. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has already allowed several players to leave ...Full Story »