Source: Daily_Mail
United 'open talks' over £7.5m move for Marseille mad man Ben Arfa
Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit for France international Hatem Ben Arfa and are reportedly in talks over a £7.5million move to sign the controversial Marseille winger.[LNB]According to reports in France, the Barclays Premier League champions are locked in negotiations to secure the promising 22-year-old talent, whom L'OM are looking to offload after a recent bust-up between the midfielder and boss Didier Deschamps.[LNB]Everton and Birmingham are among a list of potential suitors and Old Trafford chief Sir Alex Ferguson is said to be keen to send Ben Arfa out on loan to enhance his experience of English football before introducing him to his first team plans next term.[LNB] Breakthrough act: Hatem Ben Arfa has been linked with a £7.5m switch to United[LNB]With seven caps and one goal to his name with Les Bleus, the winger, who made his Champions League debut against Unitedas a substitute in 2004, has previously courted interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid.[LNB] Sir Alex Ferguson: I hope Fulham defeat will not cost Manchester United the titleNew deal Ryan Giggs looks ahead to more trophies with Manchester UnitedFulham 3 Manchester United 0: Sir Alex Ferguson backed into a cornerMANCHESTER UNITED FC
