Paper talk: Emile Heskey back to Liverpool and all of Tuesday's gossip

By Mirror Football in Football Spy

Published 08:33 13/10/09

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Emile Heskey could be set for a sensational return to Liverpool with the Reds considering a bargain £1.5m bid for their former striker. The Aston Villa front-man is desperate to be playing first-team football to boost his chances of going to the World Cup. ( Daily Star )

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James is worried about his own England chances but he may have an unlikely saviour in Sir Alex Ferguson. The Manchester United boss is considering making a move for James in January depending on Ben Foster's form and Edwin van der Sar's fitness. ( Daily Express )

Sol Campbell will not be joining West Brom as the Baggies are unable to afford the former England man's wage demands. ( Daily Express )

Manchester City are keen to get one over on rivals Manchester United by snapping up Inter Milan full-back Maicon . The Brazilian has already been targeted by United but City are lining up a £20m January bid. The Eastland's club will also move for Benfica midfielder Ramires if they are unable to land Franck Ribery from Bayern Munich for £65m. ( The Sun )

Young Arsenal starlet Fran Merida is being targeted by Spanish clubs Atletico Madrid and Seville but Arsene Wenger is determined to hang on to the 19-year-old by offering him a five-year contract. ( The Sun )

Gillingham striker Simeon Jackson is a £2m target for Blackburn. ( The Sun )