2. Joleon Lescott
A stalwart at the back for City in their title winning campaign last season, with just
26 starts in the Premier League this term, Lescott has had to contend with competition from the impressive teenager Matija Nastasic, and thus his appearances have largely been accredited to injury or suspensions to his fellow centre backs. Always there or there abouts when it comes to the England squad, with Ferdinand's recent retirement, and Terry also out of the equation, Lescott will be looking for security of starts come the the new campaign as he fights to seal his place on the plane to Brazil. Though he was signed for 24 million a few seasons ago, Lescott with undoubtedly be available at a much cheaper price if he leaves the Etihad. While second choice to Kompany and Nastasic, Lescott is a solid defender that would fit into the majority of starting XI's in the Premier League. However, his reported
£90,000 per week wages could prove a stumbling block for the vast majority of clubs attempting to prize the England international away from the Etihad. --> Therefore, it appears that Lescott has a crucial decision to make regarding his footballing career. To secure a call up to the World Cup squad -assuming England qualify- Lescott may have to manufacture a move away from the former Champions, but in order to do so, he will probably have to take a considerable pay-cut. He must decide if money, or professional satisfaction rank higher in his list of priorities.