Newcastle United, Everton and West Ham United are linked with the Brentford man.
Dean Smith has told Get West London that only a “massive bid” will see reported West Ham United and Newcastle United target leave Brentford this summer.
Both Premier League giants have been linked with a move for the Championship star, along with Everton, though he won’t be joining another second-tier club according to Smith.
Sky Sports reported on Friday that the Brentford boss pulled him out of Friday night’s pre-season friendly amid speculation of a move to the top flight.
And although Smith claims that an offer is “imminent”, the Bees manager says that he won’t be leaving Griffin Park unless a substantial offer is lodged for the Spaniard’s services.
“I had a chat with Jota yesterday. His agent has told him that there is a bid imminent from a Premier League team and it has to be a massive bid,” he said to Get West London.
“He and his representatives know that. His affection for the football club is second to none.
“He won’t go to a Championship team because, it sounds corny, but like John Terry he doesn’t want to play against Brentford.
“We understand that the Premier League is where a lot of young footballers want to play now and our aim is to get there.”
West Ham and Newcastle have had problems when it comes to recruiting players this summer, though the same cannot be said for Everton.
The Toffees have already brought in seven new faces in a lavish spending spree which has exceeded the £100m mark.
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