Suspended Joey Barton 'to begin talks over Rangers future on Thursday'

This picture shows a general view of Ibrox Stadium ahead of the Scottish League Cup match between Rangers and Inverness in Glasgow on September 16, 2014
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Joey Barton will reportedly begin talks with Rangers on Thursday regarding his future at the club after he was suspended for a training-ground bust-up.

Joey Barton will reportedly begin talks with Rangers regarding his future at the club this Thursday.

The controversial midfielder has been suspended by the Scottish outfit since having a heated exchange with teammate Andy Halliday at the club's training ground last month.

Barton was issued with an initial three-week suspension, but the 34-year-old remains banned from the Gers' training facility.

According to talkSPORT, Barton and Rangers officials will meet tomorrow to begin the disciplinary process and consider the former Burnley player's long-term future.

Barton signed a two-year deal with the Scottish Premiership side in July.

Rangers manager Mark Warburton arrives at the ground during the Scottish Championships match between Greenock Morton FC and Rangers at Cappielow Park on September 27, 2015 in Greenock, Scotland.
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