The Toffees have turned down two bids for the defender and boss Moyes is not happy at the way their cash-rich Premier League rivals are going about their business.

He told the Sunday Mirror: "It's about showing respect and we're not being shown that.

"I'm sure if I was (City boss) Mark Hughes, with all the money he has, I would try to buy the best players.

"But we try to go about it in a different fashion. I would think I would go about my business in the way I've always done."

City have had bids of £15million and £18million for Lescott turned down - and are now believed to be returning soon with a £22million offer.

However, Everton are insisting they will not sell the England international defender, even for £30million.

Moyes continued: "I've always tried to contact the managers and show respect to them in terms of transfers - and no matter how much money I might have to spend I would always want to keep that up.

"It goes back to the managers having a drink together after the game, to the fact managers would still phone each other up when they are looking for a player. That is part of the way it should be done."