Source: Daily_Mail
Kevin MacDonald denies Emile Heskey is leaving Aston Villa for Leicester
Aston Villa have dismissed reports they have held talks with Leicester regarding a possible transfer of striker Emile Heskey to the Walkers Stadium. [LNB]The former England player made his initial reputation with the Foxes before signing for Liverpool a decade ago. Now there has been speculation that a return to his first club is a possibility. [LNB]Villa caretaker boss Kevin 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. [LNB] Going nowhere: Villa insist Heskey has a role to play with the Premier League club[LNB]'I live quite close to Leicester so I know quite a few of the people there and there has been nothing at all. [LNB]'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.'[LNB] MacDonald hinted that Heskey still has an important role to play at Villa. [LNB]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. [LNB]'Aston Villa need as many good players as they can and then to develop some other ones as well.'[LNB] Villa caretaker boss MacDonald is fast becoming the invisible manSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsCaretaker MacDonald has two games to prove he's the man for Villa jobBradley reveals interest in Villa job - but Villa yet to reveal interest in himASTON VILLA FC
