Bruce surprised he got Ben Arfa on loan

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has expressed surprise at being able to land Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa on loan until the end of the season.

Bruce surprised he got Ben Arfa on loan

Ben Arfa was one of four deadline day signings by the Tigers along with record signing Abel Hernandez, Gaston Ramirez and Mohamed Diame.

His departure has caused some consternation on Tyneside with former Magpie Olivier Bernard describing the club’s decision as “a big gamble”.

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