Watford boss Javi Gracia insists he doesn't want Abdoulaye Doucoure to leave.
The midfielder has again talked up leaving Vicarage Road this week.
Gracia said, "You often ask me questions about Doucouré. Not only you, but all journalists at different times. When he said he wanted to grow, I said I would like him to grow up with me on this team, and I think we can do it.
"We can do it together, with Doucouré, with other players. If we can evolve step by step, I think we have the players to improve day after day. They are a good mentality, a good attitude, and by working as they do, we can grow together."