Manchester City's pursuit of Real Madrid defender Pepe isn't expected to affect Joleon Lescott's contract talks.
The Daily Star Sunday says if Pepe arrives City could still offer Lescott a one-year contract extension.
Lescott, 30, has only a year left on his current deal but manager Manuel Pellegrini wants a strong squad for a double assault on the Premier League and the Champions League.
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