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Agent admits interest now growing for Newcastle midfielder Barton

The agent of Joey Barton admits there's major interest in the Newcastle United midfielder.

Barton has refused to consider signing a new contract with Toon and has been linked with Liverpool and Aston Villa.

Willie McKay told BBC Radio Newcastle: "I have had a few calls from other clubs because of the news - everybody knows about the situation at the moment.

"I have had a few managers on asking what the situation is with Joey, but only if a top club [came in], I think he would move on.

"He has set his mind up to stay at Newcastle next season because he loves it up there, he's settled and he's playing very, very well.

"Hopefully he can break into the England team at some stage."

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