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Newcastle boss Pardew to make Ben Arfa first signing

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is ready to make Hatem Ben Arfa his first signing.

The Mirror says Ben Arfa will sign for Newcastle in a £5.1million permanent deal next week.

The on-loan Marseille winger will become new boss Pardew's first big signing.

Ben Arfa is recovering from a broken leg and could be playing again by early February.

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