The agent of dumped Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton says the player is "bamboozled" by his axing.

Barton trained on his own yesterday.

Agent Willie McKay told the Evening Chronicle: "There are several meetings with clubs and managers lined up over the next few days.

"We were told on Sunday night Joey was no longer wanted at Newcastle.

"He wanted to stay but he wasn't allowed to.

"He is totally bamboozled by it all."

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