Hatem Ben Arfa to join Barcelona on free transfer this summer?

Lille's French midfielder Eric Bautheac (C) vies with Nice's French forward Hatem Ben Arfa (R) during the French L1 football match OGC Nice vs Lille at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, southeastern France, on November 1, 2015.
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Barcelona are reportedly keen to sign Hatem Ben Arfa on a free transfer from Nice this summer.

Newcastle United reject Hatem Ben Arfa is reportedly a summer transfer target for Barcelona.

The 29-year-old, who was exiled to the reserves before leaving Newcastle in 2015, has been in positive form since joining Nice in January last year.

According to L'Equipe, Ben Arfa travelled to Barcelona on Sunday to meet with club representatives regarding a potential summer move.

The Frenchman will be a free agent at the end of the season.

Lille's French midfielder Eric Bautheac (C) vies with Nice's French forward Hatem Ben Arfa (R) during the French L1 football match OGC Nice vs Lille at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, southeastern France, on November 1, 2015.
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