Lyon pair learning Spanish

Lyon's on loan midfielder Marc Crosas has revealed that Hatem Ben Arfa and Karim Benzema have been taking Spanish lessons. This news is sure to spark speculation that Benzema may be heading to Barcelona, and Ben Arfa to Real Madrid.

He told DiarioSport: "Benzema is more ready for a big move. His style of play is more adaptable because he can get around any type of defence.

"They study Spanish and I am doing French. We have good relations, because we are the same age.

"Yes. The two have asked me (about Barcelona) where I come from in order to learn about my background."