Joey Barton retains hope of landing a move to West Ham United.
The People says Barton hasn't given up hope that a move to West Ham could resurface.
The free agent is wanted by several Championship clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Charlton, but still has his heart set on joining a Premier League side following his release from QPR.
He trained at West Ham, his most likely option, a couple of weeks ago and underwent a medical, but the club decided not to sign him after serious opposition from fans.