Emile Heskey will move from Wigan and return to Liverpool next summer, according to the Daily Mail. The England international's contract expires at the end of the season, but the Latics are prepared to hold on to him as long as possible even if it means Heskey leaving on a free transfer.

Anfield boss Rafa Benitez may still make an offer in the region of £4 million this January, but this is looking increasingly unlikely.