FOXES FEVER Newcastle United reject Hatem Ben Arfa poised for Premier League return with Leicester from Paris Saint-Germain

HATEM BEN ARFA is set for a Premier League return with his former boss Claude Puel at Leicester.

Ex-Newcastle winger Ben Arfa is currently out of favour at Paris Saint-Germain.

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Hatem Ben Arfa is poised for a sensational return to England

However, the France international enjoyed the best season of his career under Puel at Nice two years ago, scoring 17 goals in 34 games.

New Foxes chief Puel has now acclaimed Ben Arfa, and hinted at a January approach for the 30-year-old.

The Frenchman said: "Hatem is someone I appreciate equally as a player and a person.

"For me it's important right now to really get to know my squad, and then I can turn to the transfer window.

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Hatem Ben Arfa spent four seasons in the Prem with Newcastle

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Now he could be set to return to England with the Foxes

"The first thing for me is to look at the players I have, and to respect them, but then we will see.

"I don't have any concerns about Hatem's form.