PSG winger Hatem Ben Arfa set for Premier League return with Leicester as boss Claude Puel hints at move: 'I appreciate him as a player and person'
- Leicester boss Claude Puel is keen on reuniting with Hatem Ben Arfa in January
- The pair previously worked together at Nice and Puel praised the winger's ability
- Ben Arfa has struggled for game-time since his move to PSG in 2016
Hatem Ben Arfa could be set for a return to the Premier League, with Leicester seemingly interested in signing the winger in January.
The former Newcastle man has fallen out of favour at PSG and new Foxes boss Claude Puel is thought to be ready to make an approach.
The pair have previously worked together at Nice two seasons ago and Puel is confident of the winger's ability.
Leicester boss Claude Puel could bring Hatem Ben Arfa back to the Premier League in January
The Frenchman (right) has previously worked under Puel during a successful spell at Nice
According to the Sun, Puel has hinted at a potential swoop in January.
He said: 'Hatem is someone I appreciate equally as a player and a person.
'I don't have any concerns about Hatem's form. I have met him from time to time, and we have talked. I even played alongside him in a variety club charity game last month.'
However, the French manager is keen to work with the squad he has before taking any sort of gamble in the transfer market.
He added: 'For me it's important right now to really get to know my squad, and then I can turn to the transfer window.'
Ben Arfa has struggled for game time following his move to PSG in 2016, playing just 23 times
Ben Arfa, 30, struggled for fitness towards the end of his Newcastle career but Puel clearly rated his ability during their time together in Ligue 1.
Ben Arfa will hope to reignite the good form he had under Puel at Nice after his career has somewhat stagnated at PSG.
The forward has made just 23 appearances for the Parisian outfit since his move to the capital in 2016.
Puel, however, has enjoyed a good start to his Leicester career, beating Everton 2-0 in his first win at the King Power Stadium.
The 30-year-old winger enjoyed a mixed spell with Newcastle between 2010 and 2015
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