Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn join Manchester United in the race to prise Marseille star Ben Arfa
Sam Allardyce is keen to land out-of-favour Marseille star Hatem Ben Arfa on a six-month loan.[LNB]The Blackburn Rovers boss will offer the France international a chance to rebuild his reputation after a start to the season that has seen Ben Arfa fined and sidelined by boss Didier Deschamps.[LNB]The 22-year-old was once considered one of the brightest prospects in Europe, but has struggled since a £9m move from Lyon to Marseille 18 months ago.[LNB] Entering the race: Blackburn are the latest club to register an interest in Marseille star Hatem Ben Arfa[LNB]Reports in France earlier this month claimed Manchester United had opened talks over a £7.5m January move for the left winger, while Olympiakos and Stuttgart are also interested.[LNB] Ben Arfa insists he wants to fight for his Marseille future and Blackburn could offer him the opportunity to show Deschamps what he is missing.[LNB]He has started just four matches for the Ligue 1 side this season and has been left out completely recently, following a heated argument with Deschamps in November, which followed a fine for missing a training session.[LNB]Birmingham and Everton may also be interested in Ben Arfa.[LNB] United 'open talks' over £7.5m move for Marseille mad man Ben Arfa BLACKBURN v Sunderland: Di Santo the fall guy as Emerton returnsNo diving? As the tumbles continue, tell us who is the worst offender in the Premier LeagueBLACKBURN ROVERS FC
