Everton manager David Moyes has reiterated he has "no intention" of selling defender Joleon Lescott. The Toffees confirmed yesterday that the club have turned down a transfer request from Lescott after two bids from Manchester City.

City's two offers were rejected by their Premier League rivals, the latest thought to be in the region of €20million.

Moyes is determined to keep 26-year-old Lescott at Goodison Park, despite the temptation of making an impressive profit on a player he bought from Wolves for €7million.

The Scot told the club's official website: "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."