Source: SKY_Sports
Moyes admits Lescott deal
Everton boss David Moyes admitted that a deal is in place for Joleon Lescott to leave for Manchester City after his side's 1-0 defeat to Burnley.
Speculation surrounding the proposed move has disrupted the Everton camp as they slipped to their second defeat in the Premier League and they now lie bottom of the pile.
The only goal of the game came in the first-half from winger Wade Elliott before Louis Saha missed a second-half penalty to complete Moyes' misery as Burnley continued on from their midweek win over Manchester United.
However, after the game it was the Toffees' slender squad which caused Moyes' main concern and it looks set to be reduced further as he revealed the likelihood that Lescott would finally make the switch to Eastlands.
Referring to Lescott, Moyes told Sky Sports: "I think most people know, I think there's a deal there and it's going to go through if things can be agreed."
Moyes' threadbare squad was evident on Sunday as youngsters Shane Duffy, James Wallace and Jose Baxter took their place on a bench that severely lacked experience and the boss is aware he need reinforcements.
"We're hopeful to add to it," he said. "I'd like to get in four players if it's possible but time is running out."
The defeat to Burnley means Everton have conceded seven goals and scored just one in their opening two games but Moyes was willing to give Burnley credit for their win.
He said: "Another great result for Burnley, they started the game really well. They showed the confidence they've taken from the win against Manchester United.
"I think after that we had an awful lot of the game without creating an awful lot of chances. We certainly thought in that last 20-30 minutes we were liable to take at least a point."
Moyes is unconcerned by his side's shyness in front of goal so far in the league and pointed to their 4-0 midweek win over Sigma Olomouc in the Europa League as proof that they have goals in them.
"We scored four in midweek so I think we're capable of scoring but today I think we didn't have our shooting boots on. Not only the penalty, there was two or three other opportunities, and we didn't take them either," he said.
