"There is an option for Newcastle to purchase him bound to a number of matches. He won't play them, obviously, but we'll have to see what Newcastle do"
Which means we'll buy him if we want him?!
Of course, the 25 game clause is their for Marseilles benefit, to ensure we couldn't get a good season out of him on the cheap and then return him, it'll have no baring on whether we can sign him or not.
Correct me if I'm wrong, does it also not mean though that had he played the 25 games, Marseilles can't refuse to sell and the price is fixed, which means he is ours if we want to. But now that he won't be playing the 25 games, Marseilles can reject our offer or increase the price?
For a player who don't want to play for them, with a broken leg?
Nah, they had problems selling him when fit this summer. Back from injury next summer, no chance i think.
I think i gives Newcastle better cards on their hand if anything.
And as it seems, Ben Arfa really want to be here...
Just hope he recovers 100%.