Hammers keen on PSG midfielder
The former Newcastle United right sided attacking midfielder has been unable to nail down a place in the French side and is open for move back to the Premier League in January.
Ben Arfa spent last season on-loan with Nice, however since being recalled has made only three appearances all season, all coming in the Cup competition Coupe de France.
He has impressed during his brief amount of playing time however, finding the net three times in as many games.
The Daily Mail say West Ham could be willing to offer him the opportunity of first team football as they look to turn their season around.
New manager David Moyes is keen on bolstering his midfielder options after the New Year to ensure the Hammers survival, but will face competition from Leicester City for the 30-year-old.