Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Francis Coquelin is on the cusp of penning a new contract at the Emirates. The 23-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and had been expected to leave the Emirates having spent two of the last four seasons out on loan at Lorient and Freiburg respectively. However, in light of his impressive form since returning from a short spell at Charlton – ended prematurely due to the Gunners’ injury crisis in December – the defensive midfielder will be given the chance to stay and fight for a regular first team place. 'Coquelin is 99 per cent there,' Wenger told his pre-Aston Villa press conference when asked about negotiations. The boss was...
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