Manchester City manager Mark Hughes says he has not given
up the chase for Everton's Joleon Lescott, despite claims to the
contrary.
City have had two bids rejected for the Toffees' England
central defender but are still keen to secure his
services.
On Friday morning, it was reported that Hughes had revealed his
decision to cease his pursuit of the 27-year-old after his
managerial counterpart David Moyes slated his behaviour.
However, the City boss now says he has not in fact abandoned
hope of a deal for Lescott.
"We are not at that point at this moment," said Hughes.
"When we feel there is nowhere else to go and it is not going to
happen, then we will walk away.
"We do not think we are quite at that point as yet. Only time
will tell."
Hughes is still in the market for fresh faces before the window
closes. He said: "We are just trying to go about our business and
bring good players to the club.
"We have been successful in that respect. Almost all the players
we hoped to bring, we have been able to do.
"Some we have missed out on but that will always happen. That's
a process you legislate for and make sure you have other
targets.
"We have been quite active in the window but there is always
speculation and I am sure that is not going to go away when it
closes."
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