i really dont think we would get a similar quality player from abroad for a lot less.
lescotts history of knee problems were from an assault, not from having an injury, that should all be fine now, and certainly not a reason to sell!
we should not underestimate continuity, look at how we've improved from having a long term manager. we need to build on what we've got. moyes has brought us a good keeper and a solid defence, the only weak point being the right back, and hes now trying to sort that out. we dont need to add to the problem by losing lescott. we do not need to be starting the season with half a new defence. it is of no benefit to lose a defender to fund a midfielder, false economy as we could lose one rock to bring in two duds.
on topic, yes, id have him as cover. cheap and can do a job when baines is out, which is hopefully not a lot.