Ben Arfa claims 18 clubs are interested in him

Nice attacking midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa claims he is considering three clubs for his next move from a list of 18 suitors.

The former Newcastle United man, who is out of contract in the summer, has enjoyed a revival of fortunes in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 17 times to fire Nice to a fourth-placed finish.

Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere has claimed Barcelona are considering an offer for the 29-year-old, while Lyon and French champions Paris Saint-Germain have been heavily linked.

And Ben Arfa says he has narrowed down a lengthy list of suitors to three options, if he decides to leave Allianz Riviera.