Brentford have still not received an approach from Sheffield United for Neal Maupay.
There have been reports that the promoted Yorkshire club are pursuing £15m deal to sign the Bees striker, who scored 28 goals last season.
Aston Villa, managed by former Brentford boss Dean Smith and also recently promoted to the Premier League, have been linked with Maupay too.
However, as of Monday morning, there had still been no approach for the Frenchman – and Brentford have no intention of selling for £15m.
West London Sport revealed last week that Brentford want at least £20m for Maupay.
The Bees have noted that financially troubled Birmingham City sold striker Che Adams to Southampton for a reported £15m.
Brentford, on the other hand, do not need to sell so feel they can hold out for significantly more than that amount.
They have already banked sizeable transfer fees for several players in recent years, including the recent sale of goalkeeper Daniel Bentley to Bristol City and Chris Mepham’s January move to Bournemouth, so are in a position to play hardball.
There is also a belief that Maupay’s market value will increase further by the time the January transfer window opens if he stays at Brentford and continues his prolific form during the first half of the coming season.
Maupay was signed from St Etienne in 2017 and is under contract at Griffin Park until 2021.
This post was last modified on 08/07/2019
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The Bees are entitled to ask for whatever they like, however denying players moves to the top leagues can have a knock on effect on young players joining in the first place. No one likes to feel held to ransom. Keeping the accountants, the players, and the fans happy, is a tough balancing act.