Joleon Lescott arrives for Man City medical as defender’s acrimonious £23m switch from Everton is almost complete

He's getting what he wished for... what's the old adage about such things?

He's getting what he wished for... what's the old adage about such things?

The Daily MailJoleon Lescott has arrived at Manchester City to undergo a medical as the Everton defender looks set to complete his protracted £23m switch to Eastlands.

Having rejected opening bids of £15m and £18m previously for the England international, Everton finally caved into the relentless pressure of City’s millions and accepted a considerably improved offer on Sunday.

The former Wolves centre-back was dropped by manager David Moyes for the club’s 4-0 Europa League win over Sigma Olomouc last Thursday and was missing from Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at newly promoted Burnley, with the Scot citing poor attitude.

Lescott handed in a transfer request which was initially refused at Goodison Park but now the club have reluctantly agree to part ways with Lescott, making a handsome profit of £18m from the £5m they signed him from Molineux in 2006.

The 27-year-old will become Mark Hughes’ sixth big-money summer signing and the City boss has promised there will be more additions to squad players before the window closes for business with former Arsenal and Barcelona full-back Sylvinho agreeing a one-year deal.

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