Bees boss Andy Scott is expecting a bidding war over left-back Ryan Dickson within the next fortnight.

The 23-year-old, reported to be a summer transfer target for Southampton, has been offered a deal to remain at Griffin Park, but it remains unsigned.

Scott has been contacted by a host of clubs interested in the former Plymouth Argyle man’s services, but is willing to play hardball to realise the club’s valuation on a player he has made one of League One’s hottest properties.

Dickson is under 24-years-old and, as such, the Bees are entitled to adequate compensation for the young star irrespective of whether he is under contract at Griffin Park or not.

“We are expecting to get a number of offers in for Ryan in the next week or two,” said the Brentford manager.

“I have had a lot of enquires about him from a host of different clubs looking to take him, but we haven't had anything yet.

“We have told them all the situation and what we are expecting out of any deal for him. If he goes anywhere else it has got to be right for this football club.

“We've got a valuation on Ryan and if we have to go to a tribunal then I am more than happy to do that. We’re confident that we’ve got a very good case.

“We took him out of Plymouth, we made him the best left-back in League Two and then the best left-back in League One.

“Therefore our valuation is about right, but we should be able to achieve that at a tribunal.”