Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has assured fans that no further players will leave the JJB Stadium this transfer window.Bruce has already seen Emile Heskey and Wilson Palacios seal exits to Aston Villa and Tottenham respectively.

Martin O’Neill has refused to rule out a summer swoop for Newcastle striker Michael Owen after luring Emile Heskey to Villa Park.The Villa boss snapped up the 29-year-old’s former Liverpool strike partner Heskey from Wigan for 3.5million on Friday.

Wigan have signed Egypt striker Mido from Middlesbrough on loan until the end of the season following Emile Heskey’s move to Aston Villa.With Heskey moving to Villa Park, Wigan boss Steve Bruce wasted no time in seeking replacement firepower.

Aston Villa are confident they will be able to announce the capture of Emile Heskey after Wigan last night accepted manager Martin O’Neill’s 3.5million offer.

Although it does not suit demands both Aston Villa and Liverpool may have to wait until summer to bid for Wigan striker.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey admits he is yet to make a decision on where his future lies as he approaches the end of his Latics contract.The burly front-man has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, with a winter exit from the JJB Stadium widely touted.

Even Emile Heskey laughs when reminded of a chant that started during his time at Birmingham and has now been adopted by the supporters of Wigan.

Steve Bruce is expecting Emile Heskey to stay at Wigan until at least the summer, and has not given up hope of keeping him in the long term.Heskey’s current contract expires at the end of the season and he has put a decision on his future on the backburner.

Wigan claim in-demand striker Emile Heskey has pledged to stay until at least the summer.

Wigan do not expect striker Emile Heskey to leave in the transfer window after claiming the player pledged to stay until at least the summer.Heskey, who is out of contract in the summer, has been linked with former club Liverpool and Aston Villa in recent weeks.