Nimes interested in Ben Arfa

Things are getting interesting in France, as one of the more creative footballers of the past generation could be returning to Ligue 1. According to the French media, Hatem Ben Arfa could be join Nimes! Former Newcastle United and Paris Saint Germain midfielder could be offered a chance to make a big comeback to football by the Ligue 1 club!

The 32-year-old has been in an odd situation in recent months, as Ben Arfa has been without a club since he was let go at Rennes. The other Ligue 1 club did not want to offer him a new contract and Ben Arfa left the club on 1 July. But since then, he did not play for any other club, as he has been a free agent since.

Now Soccerlink in France are saying that Nimes are in discussions with the former France international. Ben Arfa is expected to accept a sizeable pay cut from his previous contracts, as he wants to play football again. Nimes are currently in the relegation playoff spot in Ligue 1 and Ben Arfa could be of much use to them.