Arsenal boss eyes up move for long-term target

Arsenal have been given the limelight to secure the services of one of their long-term targets, reports the Mail.

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has reportedly told star winger Hatem Ben Arfa to leave the club this summer, as he is not part of the club's plans for the future.

The French international, who has a year left in his deal with the Magpies, has been forced to train with the reserves over the past fortnight.

According to The Mail, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is ready to renew interest in the talented winger, who was linked with a switch to the Emirates on a constant basis during his days with Ligue 1 giants Marseille.