Marseille Knock Back Toon Offer!

06 August 2010 10:31
Newcastle have had a loan bid for French winger Hatem Ben Arfa rejected. German outfit Hoffenheim are also after the out-of-favour Marseille star. Newcastle have made a bid – worth around £500,000 – to take the France international on a season-long loan with a view to a full-time move. However, Marseille are holding out for a permanent signing, and want £6m for the winger who has been capped seven times by his country. Hoffenheim met the player for talks this week, with coach Peter Ziedler saying: "We were immediately on the same wavelength. Hatem made a good impression on us and we absolutely want him."

Source: FOOTYMAD