Joey Barton undergoing West Ham medical?

Free agent Joey Barton is reportedly undergoing a series of medical tests at West Ham United.

The 32-year-old is in search of a new club following his release from Queens Park Rangers earlier his summer.

Watford were deemed to be closing in on a deal for the former Magpies man, but Sky Sport News claims that Barton could become the Hammers' seventh signing of the transfer window as he is currently have a medical ahead of his proposed switch.

Slaven Bilic's side made a grand start to their Premier League campaign as they shocked Arsenal with a 2-0 win at the Emirates.