VICS' two England internationals have asked to be transfer listed.
Former boss Steve Burr told Kieran Charnock and Michael Carr they could leave if he failed to take Northwich to the top of the league, according to chairman Mike Connett.
"He filled their head with magic and promises he could not keep," Connett told Vics fans on Thursday.
He said he had agreed to put the pair on the transfer list but, because they each have a year to run on their contracts, clubs will have to pay the right price.
"I don't want them to end up playing against us," said Connett.
"However I've always said I would never stand in any player's way if they were given the chance to play in the Football League.
"So unless someone makes what I consider to be a decent offer, then they'll be staying here."
Charnock, 22, and 23-year-old Carr made more than 100 appearances between them last season.
The former was also promoted to captain in the absence of Stuart Elliott.
Connett says that to date nobody has asked him to name his price for the duo.
"I'd love them to stay," he added.
"But if they don't then I'll make sure we get a decent fee to invest in the rest of the team."