Valencia want Diarra

Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra is coveted by Valencia boss Ronald Koeman who is also chasing the signature of Malian midfielder Momo Sissoko. Valencia are prepared to pay the £6 million Arsenal require for the French midfielder.

Diarra has been unhappy at Arsenal for some time, seemingly frustrated with his lack of first-team opportunities.

The former Chelsea midfielder joined Arsenal last summer for £2 million but it appears that Arsene Wenger is to triple his initial outlay as he prepares to let the midfielder leave.

Valencia are having a clear-out at the moment with David Albelda currently looking for a new club.