By Craig Hope Follow @CraigHope_DM Hatem Ben Arfa will be used by Newcastle United as a makeweight in their attempt to sign Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette. The Magpies have been pursuing the 23-year-old striker all summer but have so far failed to reach an agreement with his club, while there has also been suggestion the player prefers Champions League football. But sources in France say the two-times capped Lacazette could yet be open to a move to the Premier League and St James’ Park. Waving goodbye? Hatem Ben Arfa is set to be offered to Lyon as part of a loan deal with the Toon keen on signing Alexandre Lacazette from the French club
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Hatem Ben Arfa to be offered as bait to Lyon in loan deal
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