Manchester City should
rubberstamp the signing of Everton defender Joleon Lescott in the next 24
hours.
The Sunday Times says the only comment from
Everton manager David Moyes
yesterday was: “Something might happen very shortly. You might get
some news soon, possibly today.”
Everton had rejected offers
of £15m and £18m but a deal worth about £25m, including add-ons, is
understood to have been finalised yesterday, although City are
unlikely to have heard the end of the matter.
Over at Eastlands, before City’s 1-0 win over Wolves, City boss
Hughes said: “The clubs are speaking, which I’d suggest is a
positive sign. Whether or not anything is concluded in the next day
or so only time will tell.”
Asked if Lescott would be City’s last defensive recruit, Hughes
said: “Not necessarily.”