Arsene Wenger was once keen on signing Hatem Ben Arfa, when the French winger was at Lyon, and could/should (in my opinion) rekindle his interest in the 25-year-old, after the Newcastle playmaker recently admitted that he would consider a ‘really serious’ proposition from a bigger club this summer.
Despite expressing his happiness at Newcastle, Ben Arfa, who was the third highest goal scorer for Alan Pardew’s side last season with six goals in all competitions, said:
‘Newcastle are a very big club, even if there are bigger ones.
‘If I do not have a really, really serious proposal, I’ll stay.
‘If a big club comes, but does not propose something interesting – that is to say, the coach really wants me – I’ll stay.’
The France international then went on to commend his current club and their fans for their support and says he has settled well at Newcastle:
‘I have settled in that team, I have trust from the coach, chairman and all the fans. I have never been settled like that.’
I don’t know about you guys but I would love to see Wenger revive his interest in Ben Arfa this summer.
The former Lyon and Marseille man is exactly what we are looking for, especially if the likes of Andrey Arshavin, Park Chu-Young and Abou Diaby are sold on.
The versatile French winger possesses pace and agility in abundance, as well as great technique, dribbling skill and creativity. He looks an Arsenal player to me and would do well for our club.
The only stumbling block in this potential move would be the transfer fee, as Ben Arfa still has three years left to run on his existing contract, meaning Newcastle will more than likely demand a commanding fee – should they consider selling – and rightly so after the season the Frenchman had at the Sports Direct Arena.
I imagine a lot of top European clubs will be circling Ben Arfa after his latest comments this summer. I just hope we’re one of them!
What do you guys think – Should Wenger rekindle his interest in Ben Arfa this summer?
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This is a nothing story. Newcastle will value Ben Arfa way too high and lets face it when does Wenger ever want to spend any real money. He hesitated over Mata and look where he is now over the sake of a few million. It’ll always be the same. Yes I’m an Arsenal fan but I do think a lot of our fans are a bit deluded. Adrian Durham normally hits the nail on the head. Maybe it’ll take Wenger out so we can spend a bit as the same is going to happen with the likes of M’Vila. He won’t pay the asking price and we’ll sign second rate
Not far off the mark there AO. I’m quite sure that Wenger would spend loads more if there were no constraints, but the times they are a changin my friend. Maybe it’s a case of him being there just a bit too long and a change would be good.
well all i can say is to the gooners that say HBA has issued a come and get me,seriouse you need to read the facts what he was actually saying was hes so content at nufc that it would take a massive amount of money , a coach he feels he could trust 100% and would have to be a HUGE club like wa all agree the manchesters the madrids but as for us to be lucky to be the same again next season i think well if we stayed in the top 6 most and higher all season well it shows it aint no fluke and HBA loves newcastle so all the gripes in the world sorry guys it would never be arsenal and you couldnt afford him sorry
Well F*****g Said mate. Roll on next season. Howay The Lads.
Arsenal bigger than us “in every way”? Somebody’s swallowing myths pedalled by the London Media here….
I’ve heard that your stadium is often referred to as “The Library” …..nobody could ever say that about United’s fans at SJP
Big my a*se
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