Having come through the ranks as a youth player, the creative attacker could be in line to return to Parc OL after a failed spell in the capital
A return to Lyon for Paris Saint-Germain outcast Hatem Ben Arfa would be welcomed by the club, president Jean-Michel Aulas has said.
Former Nice forward Ben Arfa has struggled in his maiden season at Parc des Princes, having failed to cement a place in Unai Emery's starting XI, making just 23 Ligue 1 appearances.
Despite limited playing time, the 30-year-old - who started his career at Lyon before leaving for Marseille in 2008 - has still scored four goals and seven assists in all competitions.