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Lescott deal stalls

06 Jun 2006 - 07:15:31

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Defender Joleon Lescott's transfer to Everton is still to be completed amid rumours surrounding the results of the Wolves star's medical.

The Toffees have already agreed a fee, believed to be in the region of £5million, with Wolves and personal terms with the player, but have stalled on signing off the deal.

Officials from the Championship club claimed at the weekend Lescott had passed a medical but subsequent reports in the Merseyside press suggested that is not the case.

Everton's doctors are believed to be concerned about the condition of Lescott's knee, as the 23-year-old has a history of problems with the joint.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey is keen to push the deal through, but admitted that may not happen for some time.

"The ball is now in Everton's court," Moxey told his club's official website.

"Their medical team first saw Joleon on Thursday and then again on Friday. It is now Monday and transfers normally happen quicker than this.

"But Everton have informed us they want more time and we have to respect that."