Brentford’s season got off to an indifferent start as the Bees fell to Sheffield United in the opening game of the campaign at Bramall Lane, and will hope to turn their fortunes around when Nottingham Forest come to town this weekend.

The Bees have an excellent record over their rivals from the East Midlands, and will have added incentive for a victory, with former boss Mark Warburton now at the helm of the former double European champions.

The Bees will feel they can get their season back in track in the coming weeks, but may have to do so without star player Jota, who has reportedly been subject to bids from Premier League side, West Ham United.

The Hammers have reportedly had a £3 million bid turned down for the player, an offer that Bees fans and management will surely deem insulting.

Jota was sensational following his return to Griffin Park in January, and only Chris Wood was involved in more goals in the second half of the season as the Spaniard fired the Bees up the Championship table.

West Ham may feel they can coax Brentford into selling as Jota has just a year remaining on his current deal, but the club will not be held to ransom, and will hold out for a deal which meets their valuation of the player.

Losing the 26-year-old would be a huge blow to the Bees, with the player undoubtedly the best star on the books of the west London club.

Brentford have recruited well this summer to bolster their squad ahead of a top six push and to account for any potential departures, and will undoubtedly have contingency plans in place should Jota decide his future lies on the other side of the capital.

If this deal is to go through, West Ham will have to up their own valuation of the player closer to the £10 million mark, and Brentford will work hard behind the scenes to try and tempt Jota into signing a new deal.

Even if Jota was to decide to leave, a release clause into a new contract would ensure the Bees receive the fee they feel they are entitled to, and fans would wish the player all the best, as long as the club were correctly reimbursed.

Jota owes the club a lot having given him a chance in English football and having allowed him to return to Spain on loan to deal with personal issues, and signing a new contract would be the perfect way to repay their faith.

The club would be gutted to see him go, but if the money is right, Jota will not be held back from realising his top flight dream.

How much do you think Jota is worth in today's market and given his contract status?