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Lescott Finally Signs For Manchester City

It as finally been confirmed by Manchester City that Joleon Lescott has joined the club on a five year contract bringing an end to the longest running transfer saga of the summer.

Mark Hughes is delighted to have finally got his man saying:  ‘I am absolutely delighted to welcome Joleon to Manchester City. He is an England international who has proved his Premier League ability during his time at Everton.

‘In bringing Joleon to the Club I feel we have recruited a defender of the very highest quality. He can play in a number of defensive positions, and I`m positive he will make a significant impact for us.’

Lescott who has had a rough couple of weeks at Everton after officially handing a written transfer request, which was turned down by David Moyes and then been forced to train on his own, is also said to be delight at joining the blue revolution. He told the clubs official website: ‘I’m over the moon to get the move completed, and I’m looking forward to training with the lads as I’ve not trained for a few days.

‘I know some of the lads already – I’m close friends with Shaun, we’ve played against each other since we were 16 or 17. The way this club is moving on, I’m really looking forward to being a part of that.’

It is likely Lescott will get his first taste of action on Thursday as City take on Crystal Palace in the second round of the League Cup away at Selhurst Park.

Hughes Not Giving Up On Lescott

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is refusing give up the chase for Everton defender Joleon Lescott despite his transfer request being turned down by the Merseyside club.

City have spent the summer chasing the 26 year old who have already had two bids for the player rejected by the Toffees with David Moyes still insisting that none of his top players will be leaving the club this summer.

Even with this knowledge Mark Hughes is still hopeful a deal can be done. Speaking at his latest press conference on Thursday he said “We’re looking to strengthen the defensive options that we have.

“We are still trying to speak to the people who will ultimately make the decision over whether the deal continues.

“Those conversations are still to take place but how long they will still be active is open to debate,”

It appears the key to this deal lies with David Moyes, does he keep hold of player who clearly wants to move on? or does he take the money and run?

Joleon Lescott Still Hopeful Of Joining City

Latest reports suggest that Joleon Lescott is still hopeful of joining Manchester City in time for the new season opener against Blackburn this Saturday.

Sky Sports News are reporting that Joleon Lescott still wants to have the opportunity to talk with City and hopes an agreement can be reached. With Everton fans now calling for Lescott to leave and for the club to take the money on offer after he handed in a written transfer request on Tuesday.

It has also been suggested that Manchester City are preparing to launch one final bid for the Everton defender now he has declared his interest in joining the club.

Everton Turn Down Lescott Transfer Request

Everton FC have turned down a written transfer request from Joleon Lescott, which could officially end Manchester City’s interest in the player.

City have been chasing the signature of Lescott all summer and had two bids rejected by Everton. David Moyes the Everton manager has stated all summer none of his star players will be leaving this summer and he appears determined to stick to his word.

City could now turn their attention to other targets with Matthew Upson a strong possibility as it is believed the 30 year old who is on England duty would welcome a move north. West Ham are unlikely to prove as big an obstacle if Mark Hughes decided to bid for the former Arsenal man.