Lyon starlet Hatem Ben Arfa has confirmed that he has held
transfer talks with Arsenal over a possible summer switch to the
Emirates Stadium.
The 21-year-old, just voted Young Player of the Year in
France, has been strongly linked with a summer move to the Gunners,
with Marseille also known to be keen.
Ben Arfa, rathed at £12million by his club, has now revealed
that talks about a move to Arsenal have taken place.
"It is true that we have spoken about Arsenal, but we will see
how it is going to happen," he told L'Equipe.
"If I stay at Lyon, it is to play. Wherever I go, it will be to
play.
"The season is not over yet, two games are remaining (one in
Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France final).
"Today I am at Lyon. We will see what tomorrow is made of. I try
to give my maximum and to give everything when I am on the
pitch."
Despite his undoubted ability, Lyon coach Alain Perrin still
does not always use Ben Arfa from the start, something which is a
concern to the young midfielder.
"It is frustrating when I am on the bench but it is part of the
job."