Rangers confirm that Joey Barton is set to return to training with the club

A statement from Rangers has confirmed that Joey Barton will remain at the club, returning to training following the conclusion of a disciplinary procedure.

Having moved to the club in summer, Barton was involved in a training ground altercation with teammate Andy Halliday following the Old Firm defeat to Celtic on September 10. As a result, he was suspended from training with the club, prompting reports which suggested he would not play for the club again. The 34-year-old, who attended a meeting with the club alongside his agent last week, has stated on several occasions that he wants to return and fight for his place in the team. According to Sky Sports News, Barton is expected to report back for training as soon as Friday, although it isn't clear if this will be with the first team squad. The full statement from Rangers reads:

"Joey Barton has been told he will return  to full-time training following the conclusion of a disciplinary procedure. The Auchenhowie management team will inform the player of appropriate training arrangements to which he must adhere for as long as he remains a Rangers player. Neither the club nor the player will comment further."