Newcastle bad boy wants contract extension

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton is eager to sign a new deal at St James Park despite Andy Carroll’s departure.

Barton admits to have had second thoughts after Andy Carroll was sold, but says that he still wants to sign a new deal.

“As far as I’m aware, I had agreed in principle to sign a deal. I want to stay at this football club – I have stated that on numerous occasions,” Barton told Newcastle TV.

“When stuff happens like what happened during the week, then obviously you think, ‘Hang on a minute, what is going on here? Is this the right move? Is this the right decision to make?’.

“But I am enjoying my football here. I love living in the city, the fans are brilliant with me – I feel I am building a real rapport with them.

“Obviously I am disappointed that Andy has gone, as are a number of people in there, because we felt he was a big part of us building a successful football club.

“But I am told they are going to re-invest the money and as long as that happens, I don’t think there will be a problem if they invest the money quite wisely.”