Burnley chairman Mike Garlick insists the value of Premier League survival is so great they are prepared to hang on to Michael Keane and lose him for free next summer if a suitable offer is not forthcoming.
The 24-year-old England defender has one year remaining on his deal and is expected to attract interest from former club Manchester United among other suitors when the transfer window reopens.
Yet Garlick has reiterated the stance Burnley manager Sean Dyche has taken over recent weeks - that the Clarets' strong financial position following survival means cashing in on any of their prized assets is not necessary.