Wishlist Hatem Ben Arfa

[SeB 1,281]

Because he really hasn't a brain. I can list you an insane amount of players who could have dreamed of half that has been made for the Ben Arfa "gem" for 10 years

[Superblue 6,372]

If we come knocking on Newcastle's door it's Cabaye we should go for, a far more cost effective purchase instead of Modric in the middle of the park.

There are better options on the wing IMO, Junior Hoilett for one.

[SeB 1,281]

Yes, I agree on Cabaye who looks like Modric in his passing and tackling ability but Cabaye seems to have the decisive factor more than Modric.

Hoilett is really a great player, a bit inconsistent but when he is at the top of his form he's just unbeatable. Quick with and without the ball, versatile and with incredible through balls and crosses. He can shoot with his two great feet as well

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

No links to this fella what so ever. This should be in general transfer chat but since its been brought up no thanks, not consistent enough

[bababoom 4,478]

Good player but has too many off days.

[Badboy 1,526]

Nah we have better options then him !

[Superblue 6,372]

Good player but has too many off days.

Yeah we want to be getting rid of our players who fall into this category, not add to them!

[Kojo 4,676]

Yes, I agree on Cabaye who looks like Modric in his passing and tackling ability but Cabaye seems to have the decisive factor more than Modric.

Hoilett is really a great player, a bit inconsistent but when he is at the top of his form he's just unbeatable. Quick with and without the ball, versatile and with incredible through balls and crosses. He can shoot with his two great feet as well

Lol Seb you must watch football, football, football, you know so much about everything and everyone, you need to be a scout.

[robdog 2,084]

I am not basing my judgements based solely on the goal he scored today.He has been quite consistent and has done well.I think the only explanation for the 'selfish' style would be ambition and desire to pay at a top club like Chelsea.

Ok so he leaves Olympique de Marseille for Newcastle & he has desires to play for a big club??? Leaves a team that is in the UEFA CL for a team that is trying to get into Europa Liga??? Even worse he goes on strike, because he can't move quick enough. Sorry, we don't need mercs. Players like Cahill are the players that we need to sign. Better yet, play some of our youth. Oh Yeah, don't forget he got dumped by Olympique Lyon, cause he doesn't play well w/ others on team

[Spike 12,049]

Seems like the general consensus is that he has quick feet but a slow brain.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

As a fan of French football I remember ben Arfa joining Lyon as a kid. We were actually supposed to be offering him a scholarship. He was a quality youngster however I don't think he's made the progress people expected - especially as he burst onto the scene at the same time as a certain Karim Benzema.

[capriccioso 2,545]

He was supposed to be the dogs gonads when he was young, French player of his generation or some such. He was better than Benzema for a while though, not sure what happened to Hatem.

[robdog 2,084]

He didn't get along w/ his peers in Lyon & I think he demanded a transfer. That is when L'OM stepped in & swopped him. TBF he did assist L'OM in winning the Ligue 1 title a couple of seasons back, but wanted to be moved to England. Remember he went on strike??? Sorry dude fits the bill of a merc.

[SeB 1,281]

Lol Seb you must watch football, football, football, you know so much about everything and everyone, you need to be a scout.

I just watch way too much Premier League (almost 100 out of 300 games so far) .That, my training and the youth coaching duties, with university this year my life really is football lol

[Kojo 4,676]

I just watch way too much Premier League (almost 100 out of 300 games so far) .That, my training and the youth coaching duties, with university this year my life really is football lol

Good luck on you buddy, sure you will do well!.