Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton plays down speculation linking him with move to Everton Yesterday the player's representative Willie McKay said he had contacted the Toffees, the club Barton supported as a boy, to say he would be willing to take a 50 per cent cut in reported wages of £70,000-a-week to be able to play for them. Good football agents will always be looking to move players, that's how they make money. Recent rumours are slightly wide of the mark, everyone knows where I would like to end up, in France, playing in the Champions League for Olympique Marseille, nothing has changed my end. If not, I am contracted to QPR and will give my all to help them regain their Premier League status. If something happens and both clubs decide differently than I will assess my options. No matter what happens, I intend to enjoy my football and play with a smile on my face. Again, wherever that maybe. Careers are too short. Hope that clears my situation up for everyone. Stop listening to all the tittle-tattle. Edited by Nick Pearce