Hatem Ben Arfa

[Milan 17,859]

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.

[Steve 10,227]

im down with this, please lets get rid of malouda.

[chrismada9 1,948]

GOOD MOVE!!

Get rid of that bastard Malouda and let's bring in Ben Arfa!

[chrismada9 1,948]

The forgotten Frenchman!

Chelsea were linked with him last summer. Any chance of another possible link for this player??

[Badboy 1,526]

Not as special as what i thought a poor mans joe cole.

[the wes 7,212]

WE ARE OK ON THE LEFT-SIDE OF MIDFIELD M8

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Don't think so. Decent season at OM but Malouda shits on him, frankly.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

No, don't rate him. Malouda and Zhirkov will do.

Edited July 4, 2009 by we hate scouse

[millzy_chelsea_fan 4]

we dont need any more left-sided players.

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Few years ago i would of said, go for him, but Now?! nah Zhirkov and Malouda'll do. Don't want too many players challenging for the same position, plus, i think we should give youth a chance more