Wigan striker Emile Heskey has admitted he would welcome a return to Liverpool.
England forward would 'love' a move back to Anfield
Wigan striker Emile Heskey would welcome a return to Liverpool if the Reds make a move for him.
Recent speculation has linked England international Heskey, who spent four years at Anfield between 2000 and 2004 under former manager Gerard Houllier, with a January move back to Merseyside.
The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to indicate a desire to sign a new deal at the JJB Stadium, which has alerted a number of clubs to a possible cut-price transfer in the New Year window.
And Heskey - who played a pivotal role in helping Liverpool secure a famous knock-out cup treble in 2001 - has now admitted that he would relish a working reunion with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.
"When you are performing well speculation will come around," Heskey told
Radio Five Live.
Options
"A move to Liverpool would be lovely. Who knows what will happen. Let's see how it goes.
"Everyone wants to play in Europe at the highest level.
"Everyone knows that I'm in the last year of my contract so speculation is bound to happen. You just have to take it with a pinch of salt and carry on playing.
"I am just going to keep my options open and give my all for Wigan. In my position I can afford to do that.
"I've been putting in some good performances and people appreciate that."
Wigan travel to Anfield on Saturday where Heskey will be charged with the task of ending Liverpool's unbeaten start to the season.
