JOLEON LESCOTT has been told he is going nowhere – despite informing David Moyes of his desire to leave Everton.

Lescott met with the Goodison manager yesterday to discuss his future following a summer of intense speculation, with Manchester City having twice failed with bids to sign the 26-year-old.

And the centre-back dropped the bombshell Moyes was dreading to hear by admitting he wants a transfer.

However, the Everton manager responded by stating he has no intention of allowing the England inter-national to depart during the transfer window.

Lescott has so far stopped short of handing in a formal transfer request, but will write to Goodison owner Bill Kenwright detailing his reasons for wanting to leave.

City’s opening bid of £15million and an improved offer of £18m were both instantly dismissed last month by Everton, with Moyes having long stated none of his players are for sale.

The Eastlands outfit were reliant on Lescott agitating for a transfer to help their move for a defender they have tracked since the middle of last season.

And despite the refusal of Moyes to alter his stance, City are almost certain to be encouraged by Lescott’s move and will test Everton’s resolve with a new bid, expected to be in the region of £22m.