The Daily Mail says Everton last night gave up the fight to keep England defender Lescott and agreed to sell him to Manchester City for £22million.
The Merseysiders had already turned down two offers for Lescott, with manager David Moyes making a defiant stand and refusing to be forced into selling one of his key players by City's money-no-object Arab owners.
But Lescott handed in an official transfer request and it became clear during the week that his head had been turned by the interest from Eastlands.
Moyes reluctantly accepted that he was only harming team morale by keeping the 27-yearold at Goodison Park against his wishes.
Having rejected previous bids of £15m and £18m, Everton now pocket a £22m fee and will also receive add-ons for a player who cost £5m from Wolves three years ago.
Everton had talks with Taylor on Thursday, and some suggest he will be the next to go now Mike Ashley says he wants to sell THREE players before the deadline.