Joey Barton set for Newcastle United departure

Barton has one year to run on his present deal but Newcastle have revealed they will not offer a new deal

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton is set to leave the Tyneside club after contract negotiations broke down between the two parties.

The 28-year-old, who has a year to run on his present contract, was unable to agree terms on a new deal.
Magpies boss Alan Pardew has been quoted as wanting to retain Barton, who joined Newcastle from Manchester City in July 2007 for £5.8m.
Huyton-born Barton has scored eight goals in 82 appearances at Newcastle.
Barton has previously stated his happiness at Newcastle, and was even quoted as wanting to extend the contract in February of this year.

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Joey would have loved to have extended his stay at Newcastle, but unfortunately it is not to be

Willie McKay Joey Barton's agent

"Joey will continue to be a Newcastle player next season and then he will leave on a free transfer at the end of his contract," Barton's agent Willie McKay told Sky Sports.
"Joey would have loved to have extended his stay at Newcastle, but unfortunately it is not to be.
"Joey has loved his time at Newcastle and nothing will change his commitment for the club next season.
"Obviously we will be monitoring the situation next January to try and find a new club for Joey as he can speak to clubs from abroad in January."
Barton is one of several first-team players linked with a move away from St James' Park, with former Spain under-21 full-back Jose Enrique the subject of reported interest from Premier League rivals.