Queens Park Rangers have been given permission by Newcastle United to speak to midfielder Joey Barton.
Barton is reportedly free to leave St James’ Park this summer and has been tentatively linked with a move to Arsenal.
But QPR, now backed by Tony Fernandes, will now discuss personal terms with the 28-year-old.
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