The Frenchman would be an interesting addition to the Southampton setup.
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl will be keen to add more flair and creativity to his ranks at St Mary’s this summer.
Hatem Ben Arfa is quite the maverick.
One day he can be unplayable, the next just merely an average, troublesome footballer.
The Frenchman is a real talent, however, and with his availability on a free transfer this summer, there will surely be plenty of clubs interested in securing his services.
The 32-year-old ace will surely be looking for one more big contract, and Southampton should take a punt on the maverick winger.
Ben Arfa can play on either wing, possesses exceptional technical ability, and he would offer the Saints something that they do not currently possess in the final third.
The veteran Frenchman would bring more of a cutting edge to Southampton’s play, what with his direct playing style and a keen eye for a killer pass.
He has experienced problems in the past both on and off the pitch, but there have been signs over the past couple of years that he is finally maturing, and his availability on a free transfer makes a move for him a risk-free one for Southampton.
Hasenhuttl faces a vitally important transfer window ahead of him, and signing Ben Arfa might just give the Saints the X-factor that they so desperately need.
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