Joey Barton allowed to leave Newcastle on free transfer
Barton has one year remaining on his contract at St James' Park Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will be allowed to leave the club on a free transfer, the club has announced.
"Newcastle United can confirm that Joey Barton has been placed on the transfer list on Monday," said a club statement.
"The player has been advised that he can leave the club on a free transfer."
More to follow.
from the BBC