Loving what he's saying, it does not look good for his future if what he is saying is true though, they obviously wont sign him up on high wages and are looking for someone cheaper to plug the gap, I would be all for this if it wasnt for the fact that its Barton, one of most consistent performers and absolutely of paramount importance to the dressing room, he will be a massive loss to the club in more ways than one.
All we can hope for is that Barton does decide to play his full last year and play well, then they might cave in and give him that deal.
If replacements are bought though there may not even be a spot for him in the starting lineup.
All very strange this, hoping the board caves in.