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Joleon Lescott rejects Rangers move from Aston Villa for family reasons

Joleon Lescott has decided against a move to Rangers following talks with the club.

Lescott visited Glasgow but it is understood he has told manager Mark Warburton that he does not want to move to Scotland for family reasons.

The 34-year-old, who has a young family, was available on a free transfer with Aston Villa prepared to pay a portion of his £35,000 a week wages.

Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott has turned down a planned move to Rangers
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott has turned down a planned move to Rangers
Lescott has rejected the move for personal reasons, given he has a young family
Lescott has rejected the move for personal reasons, given he has a young family
Philippe Senderos could now be an option, having spent time training with the club already
Philippe Senderos could now be an option, having spent time training with the club already

The former Everton player has also been linked with a move to David Moyes' Sunderland.