The only matches he missed were when he was rested for the visit of West Brom, a decision which ended an incredible run of 129 consecutive appearances, and the visit of Manchester City to Goodison.
Everton believe that Glen Johnson’s £17m transfer to neighbours Liverpool is a marker for their £20m valuation of their six-cap England international.
David Moyes does not want Lescott to leave, and negotiations for the year-long loan of striker Jo from Manchester City have been conducted without Lescott’s name being involved.
The fear is that City’s ability to offer a staggering pay rise may be too much for Lescott to ignore.
