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Joey Barton was once tricked into believing that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted him at Manchester United

Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has admitted he was once fooled into believing he was a target for Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Writing in his new autobiography, the 34-year-old, who was suspended last week following a training ground altercation, mistakenly believed he could be on his way to Old Trafford in 2011.

Barton was driving with agent Willie McKay, heading to seal a move to Queens Park Rangers, when he noticed the words 'Sir Alex' pop up on McKay's phone.

Joey Barton has admitted he was fooled into believing he was a target for Sir Alex Ferguson
Joey Barton has admitted he was fooled into believing he was a target for Sir Alex Ferguson
The player was tricked by his agent's friend's faultless impression of the Scottish manager
The player was tricked by his agent's friend's faultless impression of the Scottish manager

'I've seen what you're up to on Sky.