Tuesday 11 August 2009, 10:46
by Matthew Gamble
Everton have turned down a formal transfer request from Joleon Lescott.
The defender, currently on international duty with England, has been the subject of two bids from Manchester City in recent weeks.
The player has subsequently submitted a written request to leave the Club which manager David Moyes immediately rejected.
"I have always said that we are not selling any players and that hasn't changed," said Moyes.
“We will continue to work with him as we appreciate his many qualities as a player.
“I have said all along that I have no intention of selling my best players.
“Joleon is simply not for sale.”
Everton have turned down offers of £15m and £18m from Mark Hughes' Manchester City for the experienced central defender.
The 26-year-old, who returned to action for the Blues in Friday night's 2-1 victory over Malaga at Goodison after a minor hip injury, is currently with Fabio Capello's England squad preparing for Wednesday night's friendly against Holland.
He was signed by David Moyes from Wolves in the summer of 2006 and put pen to paper on a new long-term deal with Everton last season.
His current deal runs until the summer of 2012. He has made 142 competitive appearances for Everton.
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