Coventry City manager Andy Thorn feels that Newcastle United's bid of between £0.5m and £1m for Gael Bigirimana has come too soon for the 18 year old midfielder.
Speaking to the CT's Andy Turner, Thorn who only lasted a season when he joined Newcastle, said: “Gael’s a good talent but he’s still got a heck of a lot to learn and I’d be really disappointed if he left.
“I was a young lad when I went to Newcastle. "They are a massive club and if you aren’t careful it eats you up if you go too soon, so you have to be very careful.
“He was given his chance last season and he did really well. “Then, like most kids breaking through, he had a little dip and we looked after him by taking him out of the team to get him back on his game again.
“He understood that and did that and he came back strong again, so it would be a real shame if we lost him now.
“He’s in there and very much part of my plans and I’d love to see him continue his development with us.
"I think it’s really important at his age that he’s playing competitive football. I’d love him to be part of it.”