Skysports.com reports Portsmouth and Bolton have had offers for Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton rejected. Barton's agent Willie McKay has confirmed both clubs are interested in the player and that Newcastle will decide the midfielder's future.
"I am not surprised there is interest in Joey Barton," McKay told skysports.com.
"I believe Bolton made an approach for him which was rejected, while Portsmouth have also made a firm enquiry which was turned down.
"Joey is happy at Newcastle until he is told otherwise.
"If Newcastle decide to sell him and accept a bid we will deal with it then."