Barton reveals desire to stay at Newcastle

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton insists he wants to stay at the Premier League club even though he has been told he'll not be offered a new contract when his deal expires.

The 28-year-old has one year left on his contract at St James's Park and is keen to extend his stay.

However, talks over a new deal broke down recently and his agent, Willie McKay, has revealed his client will not be offered another contract.

Barton messaged on Twitter he would remain committed to Newcastle for as long as the club wanted him.

"Finished playing golf, 72 not bad. Came in to questions about joining Everton??? I don't want to leave Newcastle but thanks anyways........" Barton wrote.

"I can't sign a contract if am not offered one? I will tell all when the time is right, basically they want a younger, better, cheaper player.

"Can't blame (owner) Mike Ashley and (managing director) Derek Llambias can you....slight problem is, they don't want to spend any money or pay any wages. It's genius really ha ha.

"I am an employee so have to be careful here. Everyone knows I'd love to stay, I get on with (manager) Alan Pardew fine and are dressing room is 1st class.
"If am not offered a new contract, my hands are tied. I will continue to do everything in my power to bring a trophy to St James next season."

all the fans want him to stay, Barton wants to stay, the players want him to stay pardew wants him to stay only one fat bully doesnt and he is driving him out, he is a greedy fat twat. i think his comments on twitter has een him even edge him closer to the exit door

To be honest if Ash doesn't give him a contract I hope he stays for the year, we get a committed quality player for the year at least then Ash gets nowt when he leaves!!