England Under-21 international centre-half Jones is a reported target for Liverpool and Arsenal, with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City also thought to be among the admirers.
But Rovers manager Steve Kean believes local lad Jones will make better progress as a regular rather than risk a fight for a match at a giant outfit.
"I don't know if Phil would go straight into the team at a Champions League club," said Kean.
"And he wants to play. He wants to be a central defender - where he is looking fantastic.
"He is also a supporter and it's great for the fans to see one of their own playing. He was outstanding at the end of the season.
"You always brace yourself for bids - we have had offers before for him and I am sure there will be solid ones in again. He will move on some time, but I can see him being captain here first."
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