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Roma and AC Milan chase Hatem Ben Arfa after PSG winger demands more playing time

France star took to social media to explain his frustration at his lack of minutes on the pitch

ROMA and AC Milan are both interested in signing Hatem Ben Arfa following the winger's latest come-get-me plea.

The Paris Saint-Germain star admitted he could leave the French giants in the summer if he is not given his chance between now and the end of the season.

 Hatem Ben Arfa looks set to leave this summer after failing to play enough minutes for PSG
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Hatem Ben Arfa looks set to leave this summer after failing to play enough minutes for PSGCredit: Getty Images

The ex-Newcastle man has started just five Ligue 1 matches this season and has yet to find the back of the net.


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In a revealing Facebook video, he said: "I am not demanding anything, not playing time, not a specific position. All that I want is to be given my chance. I want to feel like there is competition in this team

“I am a competitor, I am a champion. In my head, I love to win. It is difficult to accept to be a substitute.

"You can accept being on the bench if it is temporary, or if things can be turned around.

 Hatem Ben Arfa has started just five Ligue 1 matches
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Hatem Ben Arfa has started just five Ligue 1 matchesCredit: Getty Images

"Instead, it is like it was a punishment. If I am given my chance, and I do not do well, I will leave on my own accord."

And Italian giants Roma and AC Milan are prepared to offer him an escape route if the Frenchman does decide to leave.

Ben Arfa has a contract with PSG until 2018 but could be allowed to leave on the cheap this summer to prevent losing him a free transfer.

Southampton boss Claude Puel was keen on landing the maverick on a loan deal in January but admitted he was out of his price range.

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