Joey Barton will train with West Ham this week before they make a decision on a two-year contract.

The Huyton-born midfielder had a run-out with West Ham Under 21s in training on Monday and met up with former Newcastle team-mate Andy Carroll as he took a look round the club's facilities.

Barton has spoken to Slaven Bilic at length and is due to have a medical on Tuesday afternoon though a deal will be discussed later in the week once he has trained with the first-team squad.

Former QPR midfielder Joey Barton will train with West Ham before a decision is taken on signing him

Barton will undergo a medical on Tuesday afternoon but a deal has not yet been finalised for the midfielder

Although his arrival has caused some backlash from fans, Barton is unfazed and determined to prove he can fit in and contribute to West Ham's cause.

His representative, Mark McKay of ExcelFoot, said: 'I've brought in Dimitri Payet and Diafra Sakho to the club and I'm confident West Ham fans can feel assured Joey will have a similar impact.

'He has been a crowd favourite at Newcastle, Marseille and QPR, and that's because fans see that he gives everything on the pitch. He's matured as a person and is happy to be part of a squad. He has experience that can help the promising players such as Reece Oxford.

'He's not just a central midfielder either, if you look at the stats, when Andy Carroll was at Newcastle, Joey played a pivotal role from the right of midfield delivering crosses for Andy to score. He's a free agent and will be a bargain for any club and hopefully that will be at West Ham.'

Barton is available on a free transfer but some Hammers fans have expressed worries about signing him

The ex-Newcastle player would join former team-mates Andy Carroll and Kevin Nolan (centre)

West Ham are continuing to discuss a proposed contract for the injured Alex Song while Liverpool's £8m-rated Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva has also been mentioned.

Lucas is not on the transfer list but Liverpool will listen to offers after his fall-out with Brendan Rodgers.

Augsburg have asked to take Marko Marin on loan from Chelsea.

The two clubs have reached a compromise on a fee agreement for left back Abdul Baba Rahman but an injury to new signing Piotr Trochowski has prompted Augsburg to ask about Chelsea's forgotten man Marin.

The 26-year-old joined Chelsea from Weder Bremen in 2012 but has never made an impression and has been loaned to Sevilla, Fiorentina and Anderlecht.

Marko Marin has failed to shine since joining Chelsea in 2012 and Augsburg want to take him on loan

Tottenham are unlikely to pursue interest in Basle prospect Breel Embolo with the Swiss club asking for at least £14m for the 18-year-old.

West Brom and West Ham have also been credited with interest in the exciting Cameroon-born forward but he has already rejected a proposed move to Wolfsburg, who see him as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne.

Breel Embolo, seen celebrating a goal for Basle, is a target for some of Europe's top clubs

Manchester United, City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all been alerted to the teenager's potential while Borussia Dortmund have watched him since he was 13.

Tottenham though are concentrating on Clinton N'Jie at Lyon and believe the price may represent too much of a gamble on Embolo as he continues to develop.

Spurs had watched the youngster but Basle's £14m price tag has put them off the talented teenager

Everton have opted against taking River Plate midfielder Tomas Andrade on loan.

The 19-year-old is one of Argentina's brightest prospects and is available on a season-long loan with view to a permanent deal but Everton staff have opted to move on to other targets.

Only last week manager Robert Martinez confirmed: 'Tomas is a very talented young man. He has raw, natural talent to use in the attacking play. He can play between the lines, he is left-footed, he has a very, very interesting profile.

Everton have decided not to take River Plate midfielder Tomas Andrade on loan for a season

'He will need an adaptation period because he is very young still but he will fit in fantastically well in our development squad and we will try and do a deal where we can get him on loan with a clear plan to develop him and see if that will allow him to fulfil his potential.'

Andrade is now considering other options.

Burnley have been put off pursuing a deal for Brentford striker Andre Gray after being told he will cost £8m.

Hull City remain favourites to sign the former Luton striker although they are struggling to justify paying the asking price too.

Burnley will not sign Andre Gray because of his £8m price tag while Hull are also struggling to justify the outlay

Luton are due a 20 per cent cut of any fee Brentford receive.

Burnley have also yet to agree a fee with Nottingham Forest for Henri Lansbury despite a £4m bid.

Former West Ham and Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has signed a one-year deal with Wigan. The League One side have been in talks with Chris Kirkland but with negotiations dragging on have moved for 40-year-old Jaaskelainen.

The Finn had been talking over a deal with Bradford City after his contract with West Ham expired this summer.

Former West Ham goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has joined Wigan on a one-year contract

Jaaskelainen played more than 500 matches for Bolton in all competitions before making the switch to Upton Park and also has 59 caps for his country.

Manager Gary Caldwell said: 'Jussi has had a tremendous career and was consistently one of the top keepers in the Premier League.

'He is still in fantastic condition and as well as providing great competition in the squad, his experience will be invaluable on and off the park.'