Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa has agreed a return to Ligue 1 «in principle» after talks with divisional strugglers OGC Nice, report the Telegraph, but the deal will only go through if the Magpies do not demand a transfer
fee for a player whose relationship with the club seems to be at breaking point.
Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil are the only two
players left
whose contract is soon to expire, meaning that Wenger has only one opportunity left after August to make a deal before they leave him
for free, which is estimated at # 100m in transfer
fees for the club.