The Manchester City Project

Everton have been handed a transfer request from Joleon Lescott the club has confirmed.

The request has been turned down by the club, however a renewed bid for the player from Manchester City looks increasingly likely.

Everton may well have to negotiate the best deal for the player or else suffer the consequences of playing an unhappy player infront of what will be a hostile reception from the home support this year - which would not do Everton or Joleon any favours.

David Moyes told the club website regarding the request: "I have always said that we are not selling any players and that hasn't changed."