Besiktas to sign Joleon Lescott

Turkish side Besiktas have opened talks with Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott over a free transfer move in the summer.The player's contract at City will expire on June 1st and he will then be free to leave the club on a Bosman deal.

Numerous Premier League teams have shown some interest in Lescott but the defender would prefer a move abroad instead. Lescott will earn a massive £100,000 a week at the Turkish top side.