Leeds United head coach Thomas Christiansen has warned striker Chris Wood that if he moves to a Premier League club he might not be guaranteed regular playing time.
The Whites have turned down an offer of £12m plus bonuses from Burnley, while there has also been talk of a second offer from an unnamed Premier League side, of £16m, being knocked back.
Wood is of interest to several top flight clubs and it is unclear how long Leeds can keep saying no if further offers arrive and the figures on the table continue to rise.
Christiansen wants to keep the New Zealand hitman and believes Wood must take into account that he may not be the main man if he leaves for the Premier League.
The Leeds boss also dangled the carrot of leading Leeds to the top flight in front of Wood.
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"I believe all the players want to play in the Premier League, but here he is an important player. If he goes there, if he would be first, second or third choice, we don't know.
"He will not have the guarantee", Christiansen told BBC Radio Leeds.
"Here he is one important player for the team and he's one who can help the team reach the goals.
"Why not dream that he can also be playing next year in the best league?", the Leeds boss added.
It was claimed earlier this summer that Leeds have slapped an asking price of £20m on Wood's head and it remains to be seen if the Whites do sell if that figure is offered by a top flight side.
