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Source: Sky Sports News
Sky Sports News understands that Newcastle are close to bringing in Marseille midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa on a season-long loan.
The Magpies have been strongly linked with the French winger all summer, with Chris Hughton keen to bolster his attacking arsenal.
He has been billed as one of Europe's most exciting prospects ever since he burst onto the scene at Lyon in 2004.
He has hinted that he is ready to take on a new challenge, after two turbulent years with Marseille, and has admitted to being a fan of English football.
Newcastle are hoping that all of those factors will work in their favour, as they look to put an agreement in place prior to the big kick-off.
It is believed that Ben Arfa will move to St James' Park on a year-long loan, which will cost Newcastle around £1million, with the option for the deal to be made permanent next summer.
Why the hell aren't we in for this guy???? We'd easily trump the barcodes for his signature. If we were in for Cole, surely this guy matches the criteria?? Thoughts??
Sky Sports News understands that Newcastle are close to bringing in Marseille midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa on a season-long loan.
The Magpies have been strongly linked with the French winger all summer, with Chris Hughton keen to bolster his attacking arsenal.
He has been billed as one of Europe's most exciting prospects ever since he burst onto the scene at Lyon in 2004.
He has hinted that he is ready to take on a new challenge, after two turbulent years with Marseille, and has admitted to being a fan of English football.
Newcastle are hoping that all of those factors will work in their favour, as they look to put an agreement in place prior to the big kick-off.
It is believed that Ben Arfa will move to St James' Park on a year-long loan, which will cost Newcastle around £1million, with the option for the deal to be made permanent next summer.
Why the hell aren't we in for this guy???? We'd easily trump the barcodes for his signature. If we were in for Cole, surely this guy matches the criteria?? Thoughts??
