Tottenham want to set up a loan deal for Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton.
The Mirror says Barton is in danger of pricing himself out of a move from Newcastle - with Tottenham and Celtic looking to take him on LOAN rather than on a three-year deal.
Barton was at the centre of massive toing-and-froing yesterday as Spurs and Scottish giants Celtic emerged as the leading contenders although both are reluctant to pay him £70,000-a-week for three seasons.
The midfield maverick may now have to get a pay-off from the Toon to make a free transfer move possible - or even head for White Hart Lane or Celtic Park on a 'sponsored' loan, with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley chipping in for his wages.
