Everton have confirmed they have rejected Manchester City's latest offer for Joleon Lescott.

City contacted their Barclays Premier League rivals with an increased bid of £18million for the central defender, but the Toffees have turned down the offer.

Earlier this summer, the Eastlands club had a bid of £15million rejected, with Everton boss David Moyes insisting no player will leave Everton this summer without his approval.

A club statement from the Goodison club on their official website read: "We can confirm we have received an offer of £18million for Joleon Lescott from Manchester City and that offer has been rejected outright."