Joey Barton will remain at Loftus Road, says QPR chairman Tony Fernandes

The midfielder is not keen on a move back

Barton has been summoned after he called Thiago Silva an 'overweight ladyboy' on Twitter (PA)

The Queens Park Rangers chairman Tony Fernandes has insisted Joey Barton will remain at Loftus Road unless a deal can be done with Marseilles.

The midfielder, who is currently on loan at the French club, criticised his former team-mates after Rangers were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday.

He described some members of the squad as "maggots" and "w******" shortly after the team's goalless draw at Reading that sealed their fate.

Fernandes said that unless a transfer fee can be agreed, Barton would be expected back at pre-season training.

"Marseilles have got to put an offer in," he said. "Joey is under contract and Joey would be a very useful player for Queen's Park Rangers. Some would say we lacked his fighting spirit in the midfield."