Hatem Ben Arfa To Be Given Lifeline By Premier League Club In January

Two months ago, Paris Saint Germain confirmed the signing of Hatem Ben Arfa on a free transfer but his dream of wearing the navy of Les Parisiens look to be nearing the end after Unai Emery's latest comments.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Emery has reportedly told Ben Arfa that he's 'not Lionel Messi' and that he 'cannot win games on his own' according to L'Equipe today.

These rumours have resulted in him being linked with a return to the Premier League with Southampton, a team that are managed by former Nice manager Claude Puel.

Puel helped Ben Arfa rejuvenate his career at the French side, scoring 17 league goals in a truly outstanding season for the former Newcastle winger.

Ben Arfa

Ben Arfa has watched from the stands in recent weeks as his time in Paris looks to be nearing an end.

Do you think the 29-year-old could still make an impression on the Premier League or would Ben Arfa struggle?

Let us know.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare is a writer at SPORTbible. He's interviewed some of the biggest names in sport, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pele, Carles Puyol and Tim Henman. He dabbles in all things sport but football is his biggest passion. He was once hit in the head by a wayward strike from Nicky Butt and lived to tell the tale.

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