Could Claude Puel land these 3 players linked with Southampton in January?

Hatem Ben Arfa

Former Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa worked with Puel during his time at Nice, and it appears that the Southampton boss is looking to bring him with him to St Mary’s as well.

Ben Arfa left the French club in the summer and signed for Paris Saint-Germain, but the 29-year-old has not started a game for the Ligue 1 champions since their opening day victory at Bastia almost two months ago.

Consequently, his future is up in the air, but Puel seems to want to give him an opportunity at Southampton, especially given how good the French winger was during his 18-month spell at Nice.

He netted 17 goals in 36 appearances last season and, if Puel feels that he can replicate that form at St Mary’s, then he should try and secure his services in January.