Is it? You've obviously seen the contract they've offered him then. What are the details?
He's been offered more than his current deal, but not double as reported. However, despite his club standing by him through his antics, even if barton was offered waht he demanded in the first place (that double figure) he would now say no.
He says it's nothing to do with the money, so who knows any different. I'd love to know how people know what he's been offered in his contract.