Ben Arfa prepared to miss full season

Newcastle target Hatem Ben Arfa claims he will not play again for current employers Marseille as he bids to force through a move.

The France international has refused to train with OM, though he played 34 minutes of the opening Ligue 1 clash of the season against Caen and club president Jean-Claude Dassier insisted earlier this week he “remains part of the workforce”.