Newcastle United have confirmed that recent signing Joey Barton will miss the start of the Premiership season.

Barton damaged his foot in the draw at Carlisle United on Saturday and will be sidelined for six weeks after scans confirmed a partial fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot.

“Joey Barton will have an operation on Monday after suffering a foot injury during Saturday’s pre-season friendly at Carlisle,” read a statement on the club’s official website.

“The England international, who was skipper for the 1-1 draw at Brunton Park, sustained a partial fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot.

“The Magpies expect Joey to return in six weeks.”