Source: SKY_Sports
Jagielka hopes for Lescott stay
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Everton centre-back Phil Jagielka is hopeful his defensive partner Joleon Lescott will resist the advances of Manchester City.[LNB] England international Lescott has been a summer-long target of City boss Mark Hughes, with Everton already turning down bids from the wealthy Eastlands outfit.[LNB]Toffees boss David Moyes maintains the stance that the 26-year-old is not for sale, but City are expected to make a renewed approach.[LNB]Lescott has also handed in a transfer request, which has been rejected by Everton, amidst the interest from City. [LNB]Jagielka does not resent his team-mate for looking elsewhere, but is hopeful his colleague will remain at Goodison Park, telling Sky Sports News: "We all want him to stay. [LNB]Crazy game"I think he knows he is a loved member of the squad. He is not (thinking about) moving because he doesn't like us or doesn't like the club.[LNB]"He just sees a possibility. He is a man to himself. Hopefully he'll stay and, if he does, we will be absolutely delighted.[LNB]"It is hard. Football is a crazy game, especially with Manchester City and the money they are throwing around and what they are looking to do - the possibility of breaking into the top four."[LNB]Jagielka added: "It is hard to speak to Joleon about it because it is not an easy situation to be put in.[LNB]"You always think about, 'what would you do?' You can't even think. Unfortunately for Joleon, we haven't got any cover if he was to go.[LNB]"I am sure Joleon will be fine. He is a big boy and a great professional. If the move goes ahead or doesn't go ahead, we will be delighted to have him and I am sure he will put in some great performances."[LNB]
