Letting Lescott leave would be a good bit of business but I fear his departure would leave us in an even worse predicament. We would be left with Rodwell, Neville, and Yobo (injured?) for the beginning of the season. Even if we bring a replacement center back or even two, how long would it take for them to gel? How many points would this cost us in the standings? Lost revenue from struggling in cups, Europe etc. Lescott's value will never be higher. But even if we wait till January for Jag's return and the possible aquisition of another center back and his value drops to say 10 mil I still feel we would lose more "value" by early eliminations from cups and a languid league position.