The £5m winger is hot property and increased his glowing reputation and price tag at Villa Park.
Heskey, who made an £11m move to Liverpool in 2000, told the Observer: "He's definitely good enough to play for the biggest clubs – he's shown that.
"But we hope we can keep hold of him.

"It's totally up to him. You can't hold anyone back and the gaffer knows that.
"You want to be at the big clubs, playing Champions League football in the semi finals like at Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
"Not many players get the opportunity. I didn't get that at Liverpool.
"They are the stages when you've finished your career that you can look back on.

"Antonio has grown and grown. Having Wilson and Maynor here speaking Spanish has really made him come out of his shell.
"Hopefully we can talk him round into staying because he's still young and has a lot to learn."

He added: "I'm sure the gaffer is good enough, if he does leave, to bring someone else in who is just as good."
Chris Kirkland said: "He's contracted to us the same as Wilson. If we don't want to sell them then we don't have to.
"They are massive players for us. But it's up to him and the board to decide."

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