NOTTINGHAM Forest boss Mark Warburton is determined to hang on to striker Britt Assombalonga amid interest from Burnley.

The Clarets have been linked with a move for the 24-year-old as a possible replacement for Andre Gray, who could leave Turf Moor this summer with just 12 months remaining on his contract.

While City Ground chief Warburton admitted every player has their price he said he had 'no desire' to see Assombalonga, who netted 14 goals for Forest last season in 33 games.

The striker was handed his professional debut by Sean Dyche while the two were at Watford, but he made just four appearances for the Hornets before moving to Peterborough, where 33 goals in 58 games attracted the interest of Forest and a £5.5million move followed.

"I would be surprised if there was not talk about Britt," Warburton told the Nottingham Post.

"Good players are always sought after by other clubs. It is as simple as that. But as is the case with any player at any club in the world, they have a price on them.

"I do not want Britt to go anywhere. He is a goal scorer. He showed his value at the end of last season. We know what he can do.

"He had to overcome a very difficult injury and has shown great character to do so. I am looking forward to working with him going forward."

Having missed almost all of the 2015/16 season Assombalonga looked back his best last season.

Warburton said Forest were under no pressure to sell to avoid any Financial Fair Play issues, but said the striker could have his price.

"If a club comes in with a bid that represents good business for Nottingham Forest, we will do what any other club would do," the former Rangers boss said.

"But we do not want him to go anywhere. It is clear. He is working hard on the training ground.

"We have not got to sell any players. The new owners have come in and have been so supportive so far. I have been very impressed with the work they have done in a short space of time.

"If a deal is on the table that is good for Forest, that does not show a lack of ambition or desire. It is just good business practice," he said.

"But right now we do not want to lose any of our better players. Far from it. But rest assured, if we do lose any players, we will make sure the quality of the team is maintained."