Newcastle United are making a swap bid for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette. The Daily Mail says Hatem Ben Arfa will be used as a makeweight in Newcastle's attempt to sign Lyon's Lacazette.
The Magpies have been pursuing the 23-year-old striker all summer but have so far failed to reach an agreement, while there has also been a suggestion the player wants Champions League football.
But sources in France say Lacazette could be open to a move.
Ben Arfa, 27, is training with the reserves after Pardew criticised his 'professionalism' and it is thought there is no possibility of a reprieve.
Newcastle would have to pay a portion of his £50,000-a-week wages should he join Lyon on loan, while a fee of around £15m has been quoted for Lacazette, who scored 23 goals last season.
