Warren Feeney says Glentoran will keep turning down bids for Conor McMenamin until their valuation for the player is met.
The Glens boss was speaking after St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson revealed they would "move on" from their pursuit of the Northern Ireland international after having a bid turned down by the club.
The two clubs faced off against each other in Marcus Kane's testimonial match on Wednesday evening.
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McMenamin did not feature after being given extra time off because of his involvement with the Northern Ireland team.
Speaking to BBC Sport after the game Feeney reiterated Glentoran's stance and said he has spoken to McMenamin about the situation.
"It will keep being rejected until it is what the club want," he said.
"No disrespect, Conor is our player. I spoke to him last week and if it doesn't happen, the board have made a stance on it, they know what they want.
"I said to Conor that if it's not [what the club want] then 'you come back like a professional and get your head down'. Conor has got a big future in Northern Ireland, and he knows that.
"He can't come back and, you know, listening to what some people say, put in a transfer request. He's a professional, I know what Conor is like. I had a good chat with him, I gave him 10 days off.
"If it happens and the club is happy with it then it is down to them but if not I expect him to come back and work hard for Glentoran.
"He's a top, top player and you can see why clubs want him. I have given him the time off. He needs a break and he'll be back next week.
"If there is nothing by then I fully expect him to be ready and raring to go."
Whether St Mirren return with a further bid remains to be seen.
Robinson seemed to suggest on Wednesday evening that they would now be pursuing other options.
"We have had an offer for Conor turned down, that is as far as it has gone at this moment in time," said the Buddies boss.
"We are actively looking for other players as well. That happens in football, you make offers and they get turned down.
"We are looking to bring two centre-forwards in. Conor was one that we were interested in but the offer has been turned down so we move on and look what else is out there."
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