Hatem Ben Arfa is on the verge of joining Nice on loan after the Ligue 1 club reached an agreement with the Newcastle midfielder.
The former French international has six months remaining on his current contract at St James Park and had been on loan with Hull City.
However, concerns over his fitness, attitude and behaviour off the field ended his loan spell with Steve Bruce’s side and it is now confirmed that he will return to France with Nice.
A statement on the French club’s website read: “Nice confirms having reached an agreement in principle with Hatem Ben Arfa. The French international will pass the medical examination Monday, prior to his signature.
“Hatem Ben Arfa has never been so close to Nice. The attacking midfielder is expected to continue his career in the red-and-black jersey.”
Ben Arfa has endured a difficult time in England, scoring 14 times in 86 games for Newcastle, before playing nine times for Hull.