Hatem Ben Arfa

[riks12 3]

I hope Portugal will lose tonight, Ballack to score 2.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

It does look like a very very tempting move to make. However it seems that there is going to be no transfer activity until Scolari is formally in place, but hopefully negotiations are still taking place so that we do not miss out on any potential targets.

It would certainly be worth it, in my opinion. Although I may have Lyon tinted contact lenses on at the moment, I genuinely think his pace and dribbling ability would certainly give us another option.

[EskWeston 696]

It would certainly be worth it, in my opinion. Although I may have Lyon tinted contact lenses on at the moment, I genuinely think his pace and dribbling ability would certainly give us another option.

Well as far as wingers go being linked with Ben Arfa, Quaresma, Robinho and Ronaldinho isn't bad at all. Would take any of them, although Robinho would be my ideal signing.

I think wingers will be something of a priority for us, at least 1 and maybe 2 depending on who out of our current wingers Scolari fancies.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I have a feeling SWP will leave regardless. I thought this might be his season considering he broke into the team at the end of 06/07 and started the first few of 07/08, but he lost his chance as soon as Mourinho left.

[EskWeston 696]

I have a feeling SWP will leave regardless. I thought this might be his season considering he broke into the team at the end of 06/07 and started the first few of 07/08, but he lost his chance as soon as Mourinho left.

SWP should definately be one who leaves. Although any sort of transfer news for him has gone very quiet! Had plenty of time and just isn't going to be good enough for us, and we need to imorove our quality on the wings desperately.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Well, Villa are currently after Bentley, but if they fail to lure him to Villa Park then I imagine they will turn to Shauny.

[Milan 17,955]

Chelsea to splash out £10m on Marseille star Hatem Ben Arfa

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is planning a shock £10million plus move for Marseille star Hatem Ben Arfa in a bid to add some French flair to his side.

Scolari wants an inventive talent to put extra sparkle into his team, especially in home games where dropped points have hit their title hopes. And Ben Arfa, 21 but already a French international, is the man he sees arriving at Stamford Bridge in the window if he can persuade Marseille to sell.

Ben Arfa only joined Marseille from Lyon in the summer but he could be tempted by Chelsea - and a big pay rise. Scolari feels his team have gone stale at home and are too easy to shut out. It would mean reshaping the way they play but he knows what is needed.

Ben Arfa has already played in the Champions League so is ineligible for Chelsea's campaign, but it is the stuttering title bid that concerns Scolari.

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[BlueLion. 21,491]

I'd be all for that, actually. I'm sure I'm not the only one aware of how brilliant he actually is. Probably bullshit anyway.

[the wes 7,212]

Marseille starlet Hatem Ben Arfa has made himself a potential part-exchange target as Chelsea look to offload Florent Malouda.

The former Lyon wing wizard has become unsettled in France and has made it known that he is keen on a move to the Premiership.

Ben Arfa only joined Marseille from the French champions in the summer but wants to follow the path of Samir Nasri and Franck Ribery out of the Stade Velodrome.

Chelsea are willing to offer French flop Malouda in part exchange to get their man - rated in the £10million bracket.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

DEAL!

[the wes 7,212]

DEAL!

i agree

[riks12 3]

I would even give some money with Malouda, if needed.