Former Newcastle skipper Lee Clark wanted the French international on loan, but the 27-year-old playmaker doesn’t want to play Championship football.
Ben Arfa has also rejected a move to Turkish side Besiktas.
It's more frustration for manager Alan Pardew, who wants him off the books.
Ben Arfa is determined to stay and fight for his place, no matter what Pardew says ... even though it is Pardew who picks the team!
Clark’s attempt was no a surprise, as he is struggling to bring in class players at St Andrews because of financial restrictions.
Ben Arfa was seen as a loan deal to help all parties, but it won't go ahead.