Football News: Bruce admits he has no idea where Ben Arfa is

Hull City manager Steve Bruce has admitted he does not know the whereabouts of on loan Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa.

The wayward French star was sent out on loan by the Toon's manager Alan Pardew, after he tired of Ben Arfa's attitude and lack of application.

Reports from France have claimed the forward has returned to Paris to work on his fitness after struggling to claim a first team place due to his poor performances.

Things were so bad that last month he was substituted in the first half of last month's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United, and has led to Bruce considering sending him back to Newcastle in January.

Now Bruce has hit out at Ben Arfa, "I don't know if Hatem is in Paris, that's the truth," Bruce said.

"As for not playing for Hull City again - at the moment he's not in the squad.

"The transfer window opens in January, so there's still conversations to be had with him.

"But at the moment he's not in the squad and he hasn't earned the right to be in the squad."

Written by Tris Burke December 15 2014 05:55:17