Wigan Athletic striker Emile Heskey is ready to snub a move to Aston Villa in January.

Heskey wants to see out the season at Wigan - and will snub a move to Villa.

He has told pals that he intends to stay at the JJB and wait for the chance to be the best Bosman around next summer.

Heskey knows he can command a wage of around £4m a year if he stands by his decision. Villa could not afford that salary and a fee to Wigan, says the People.

Latics insiders reveal that chairman Dave Whelan would take around £3m to £4m for Heskey, but the big hit-man is happy to say no to his side of the deal.