THE FUSE

Emile Heskey, who made over 200 appearances for the Reds during a successful four-year spell at the club, believes the prestige of Real Madrid could prove decisive. "Van Dijk, he is coming to the end of his contract at Liverpool, but we've got to remember that when certain clubs come calling they turn your head whether you’re under contract or not, and Real Madrid is one of them," Heskey explained. "So I'd be surprised if his head's not turned. The only thing is that Liverpool letting another big star go at the end of their contract doesn't sit well with me."