Dumped Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton is eager to hear from Arsenal and Tottenham.
The Mirror says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been considering Barton as a steely new addition to his midfield, while Spurs chief Harry Redknapp is also a secret admirer.
Both clubs could afford his wages if there was no transfer fee.
Barton has just announced he is to become a dad and is settled off the pitch, with his interest in horse racing giving him a major diversion.
A move to London - and to a top club - in one of the shock moves of the summer, would definitely appeal to the one-time firebrand.
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