Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery has hinted that Hatem Ben Arfa will return to his squad this weekend for the first time since September 9.

Ben Arfa, who joined PSG from Nice in the summer, has not been involved for the French champions since the start of September after failing to produce in the early weeks of the campaign.

Emery recently denied that there was an issue between himself and the France international, however, and now the head coach has talked up a possible return for the 29-year-old in Saturday's Ligue 1 clash with Bordeaux.

"He did not train on Monday because he was injured, but Ben Arfa trained well on Thursday. It is important for him to prepare well. He is a player like any other player looking to make the squad for the game against Bordeaux," Emery told reporters.

"It is important for him to train hard after missing a few games. He has trained hard for himself and that is great. That's the path to follow for him. We will have one more training session and then announce the squad."

PSG currently sit fourth in the Ligue 1 table, four points behind the league leaders Nice.