Race to sign Lescott

EVERTON will allow Joleon Lescott the final decision on an £18million move to big-spending Manchester City.

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The England central defender, 26, is also on Arsenal’s radar but Arsene Wenger is only prepared to go to £12m.

Everton are bracing themselves for an offer from City – who will double Lescott’s £40,000-a-week wages – which will blow Arsenal out of the water.

Boss David Moyes is under no pressure to sell but an Everton source said: “We have been told an £18m bid from City is on the way.

“If that happens, Joleon will be informed. It will then be up to him if he wants to talk to them.”

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