Bruce wants to keep Heskey

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has revealed he would like to keep hold of England international striker Emile Heskey, despite the danger of the player leaving in the summer on a Bosman transfer for free.

Tottenham and Liverpool have both been linked with a move for the striker.

Bruce said: "We've got an England centre-forward and we play around him - where can I find another one like him? Unless it's a mind-blowing offer, we don't want to sell.

"A £2million or £3million offer, and it's no way. When I was at Huddersfield, we cashed in on Marcus Stewart for £3million and the club folded - they haven't recovered since."