Aston Villa are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Emile Heskey after losing Norwegian striker John Carew to a back injury.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey is ruled out of the FA Cup tie with a hamstring injury, while Tottenham will leave out Ledley King.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey will miss Friday’s FA Cup third-round tie against Spurs with a hamstring injury.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey could miss the next month with a hamstring strain to scupper his chances of a move away from the JJB.

Chelsea assistant boss Ray Wilkins has admitted the club could sign a striker in January with Wigan’s Emile Heskey a reported target.

Liverpool are to make a £4 million bid to bring Wigan striker Emile Heskey back to the club in January window.

LIVERPOOL will make a £4million bid to bring Wigan striker Emile Heskey back to Anfield

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has won the fight to keep star striker Emile Heskey until the end of the season, according to reports.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says the club have yet to receive any offers for star striker Emile Heskey.

Teddy Sheringham has warned players such Michael Owen and Emile Heskey that they are taking a risk by running down their contracts in the hope of a money-spinning ‘Bosman’.