Barton to stay at Marseille

     Marseille midfielder Joey Barton says his parent club QPR have already agreed a deal to make his loan move to France, permanent.

     Barton, 30, moved to the club in August after the FA gave a 12 match ban to the former Newcastle player after being shown a red card against Manchester City on the final day of the season. Barton has made 23 appearances since joining Marseille scoring only once, in a 2-2 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach.