Newcastle cancel Ben Arfa's contract

Newcastle United have confirmed they have cancelled Hatem Ben Arfa’s contact with immediate effect.

The winger had been on loan at Hull for the majority of the season but returned to Newcastle earlier this month.

It is rumoured that Ben Arfa will now join France club Nice on a free transfer.

Ben Arfa joined Newcastle in 2010 from French side Marseille for an undisclosed fee.

A statement was released by French club Nice saying “We have reached an agreement in principle with Hatem Ben Arfa. The France international will have a medical on Monday prior to signing with Le Gym."