Hatem Ben Arfa could be considering leaving Newcastle, with the possibility of a transfer being influenced by the arrival of Joe Kinnear as the sporting director.
According to The Independent, Kinnear may not be excited about Ben Arfa’s presence at St. James’ Park, and there are considerations within the club to balance the accounts by selling the French striker. This decision could be driven by financial constraints, as Newcastle may be unwilling to release funds for the summer transfer market after significant spending in the previous windows.
Hatem Ben Arfa, a former Marseille player, is noted as one of the highest earners in Newcastle’s squad and still holds popularity in Europe. The potential departure of a player with his skills and reputation could be a significant development for both the player and the club, and it will be interesting to see how the situation evolves during the transfer window. Transfer decisions in football are often influenced by various factors, including financial considerations and managerial preferences
