Nice coach Claude Puel believes Real Madrid are following his star midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa.

Ben Arfa, after his problems at Newcastle United, has rebuilt his career back in France with Nice.

The midfielder has been linked with Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan.

But Puel says: "I'm not surprised to hear that big clubs like Real Madrid are interested in him."

It's suggested Real could move for Ben Arfa if Isco is sold this month.