Toffees to tie up Lescott deal

JOLEON LESCOTT is close to completing his move to Everton, according to Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey.

The 23-year-old defender had agreed personal terms and passed a medical at Goodison Park last week, but the Toffees had raised concerns over Lescott’s long-term fitness.

Everton are believed to be concerned over the knee injury which ruled Lescott out of the entire 2003-04 season, and, although he played 93 games in the past two years, the deal is set to be revised with part of the fee based on appearances.