Aston Villa have emerged as one of the favourites to sign Newcastle's Joey Barton.
The 28-year-old midfielder, who entered the final year of his current contract last month, has been told to seek alternative employers and promised a free transfer away from Tyneside.
Tottenham and Arsenal are the bookies' frontrunners to sign the controversial England international, with Celtic and Aston Villa close behyind at 6/1.
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