Talks have taken place
The French international, who has accumulated five caps for his
country, has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates
Stadium over the last week, and the winger has suggested that talks
are ongoing.
"It is true that we have spoken about and to Arsenal, but we
will see how it is going to happen," Ben Arfa told L’Equipe.
First-team football a priority
Whatever happens this summer, the twenty-two year old has
stressed that he will only be playing for a club where he will be a
regular first team player next season.
"If I stay at Lyon, it is to play. Wherever else I go, it will
be to play,” added Ben Afra.
Season still on
Ben Afra, who is valued at around £13 million, says that his
immediate priority is the completion of the domestic season in
France.
"The season is not over yet, two games are remaining (one in the
league, followed by 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," he concluded.
The left-sided player appeared in all eight of his team’s
Champions League matches this season before their eventual exit to
Manchester United in the round-of-sixteen.