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Moyes gives up on Lescott

23 Aug 2009 - 11:55:48

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Joleon Lescott is expected to seal his transfer from Everton to Manchester City next week after David Moyes admitted he would not be able to keep the defender at Goodison Park.

City have already had two bids for the England international rejected but now seem certain to finally land their man.

Moyes said of the former Wolves star: "I'd have preferred to keep the player. He's a good player and he can play two positions.

"I've been disappointed but I've had my say on how it's been and any more would be repeating what I've said.

"You could see the effect that it had last week. It's played a big part behind the scenes.

"Joleon had told me on the Friday (before the 6-1 home defeat by Arsenal) that he didn't want to play but I had no options so I chose to play him but it worked against me. So, I've taken the decision.

"It's been difficult because Joleon's attitude has been so poor. We'd rather have him playing but if a player is going to behave in the manner he did, we had no choice but to keep him away."