Liverpool have reportedly agreed a pre-contract with ‘prolific’ Wigan hitman Emile Heskey, according to the ever-reliable Daily Mail.

Emile Heskey has agreed a pre-contract to return to his old club Liverpool in the summer. Rafael Benitez is reluctant to pay 4million to sign the England striker from Wigan.

Emile Heskey believes Wigan made Spurs look ‘really average’ in their 1-0 success on Sunday.

EMILE Heskey may return from injury for Wigan against Tottenham on Sunday in what could be his farewell appearance.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has a fully-fit squad to choose from for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham at the JJB Stadium.Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland missed the previous two matches with a groin injury but has recovered while strikers Emile Heskey and Amr Zaki and right-back Mario Melchiot have all trained this week.

ENGLAND striker Emile Heskey is poised to rejoin Premier League title chasers Liverpool later this month.

Rafael Benitez has suggested he will resist the temptation to add to his squad this month by emphasising his belief that his current squad can deliver a first league title in 19 years. The Spanish manager has been linked with a move to bring former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey. . . .

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.