Hughes confirms Lescott talks

The big story going round at todays game was that the transfer of Joleon Lescott was finally expected to be completed, possibly even as early as Sunday.

In Hughes's post match comments, he admitted as much, confirming that talks between the clubs were underway:

"My understanding before the game was that the clubs are speaking, I would suggest that is a positive sign, although whether or not anything is concluded only time will tell."

Hughes is right in as much that given the acrimony between the two clubs over this issue, the fact that talks are commencing is as sure a sign as any that a deal is imminent.