Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald denies they're attempting to sell Emile Heskey.
He has dismissed reports they have held talks with Leicester regarding a possible transfer of striker Heskey to the Walkers Stadium.
MacDonald said: "I worked with Emile as a young boy at Leicester and I've got a lot of time for him.
"I've not had any talks with Leicester. I live quite close to Leicester so I know quite a few of the people there and there has been nothing at all.
"I think Emile Heskey is a very, very good footballer. You don't play as often as he did for England if you are not a good player."
MacDonald hinted that Heskey still has an important role to play at Villa.
He said: "In my opinion, he has been a top player for a long time. You don't play for Liverpool and win trophies if you are not a good player. Aston Villa need as many good players as they can and then to develop some other ones as well."
