Thursday 18 December 2014 17:36, UK
Hatem Ben Arfa is set for a January move after finding himself unwanted at Newcastle and Hull, his agent has confirmed.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has said he does not want to take Ben Arfa back from his loan spell at Hull, where boss Steve Bruce has written him out of his plans.
There are only 10 days until the window opens and I think it's fair to say he's probably played his last game for Hull.
Ben Arfa’s agent Michel Ouzaine confirmed a move will take place with a number of sides keen on the Frenchman.
"There are a lot of clubs interested in him, despite everything that has been said,” Ouzaine told 20minutes.fr. “He will have a new club in January, that won't be a problem, don't you worry."
Bruce dismissed rumours of a bust-up with the midfielder but did confirm he has played his last game for the Tigers.
"If he decides to stay in France that's up to him, there's only 10 days until the window opens and I think it's fair to say he's probably played his last game for Hull," said Bruce.
"He didn't deserve to be in the team on merit. It's my job to pick a team which I think will win a game on the Saturday.
“All this reported bust-up and the rest of it... I think you (journalists) want to make that story. What I've said to Ben Arfa is unfortunately I wasn't going to accept a performance like I saw from him against Manchester United.
“It's up to him to force himself back into the squad, that's the way it is. Sometimes transfers don't work, especially with a loan deal. Sometimes they can be the best thing for the player and the club.
“Unfortunately it hasn't worked out. I wish him the best of luck. I hope he goes on to have the career his talent deserves, that's all I've got to say on the matter.
