Ben Arfa coy on Gunners link
by Laurent Picard, 12 May 2008
Hatem Ben Arfa has said that he will see what happens with possible future club Arsenal.
The Lyon flying winger has been linked to The Gunners and to Marseille, as his promising talent has not convinced manager Alain Perrin to play him regularly in the French top flight.
The 21-year-old was voted Ligue 1's Young Player of the Season on Sunday and has been asked about his future.
Arsene Wenger revealed last week he wants to sign a ‘creative midfielder’ and as the young France international has reportedly been scouted by Arsenal, Ben Arfa has been questioned about a possible summer move.
“I do not pay attention to this,” he told L’Equipe. “If I had to pay attention to everything that is in the papers…
“That is true that we have spoken about Arsenal, but we will see how it is going to happen.
“If I stay at Lyon, it is to play. Wherever I go, it will be to play.
“The season is not over yet, two games are remaining (one in Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France final).
“Today I am at Lyon. We will see what tomorrow is made of.
“I try to give my maximum and to give everything when I am on the pitch.
“It is frustrating when I am on the bench but it is part of the job.”