Lazio president Claudio Lotito remains hopeful of securing coach Delio Rossi to a new deal.

"We are trying to resolve a series of issues that require a relaxed collaboration," said Lotito after a meeting this weekend.

"Rossi posed some problems in terms of players and organisation, now we have to evaluate the possibility of doing what he asks.

"We have to see if his demands are compatible with the needs of this club."

He also said: "There is no conflict, but purely a problem of collaboration to create a project.

"We are not in a position right now to guarantee some of the things he is asking for. Lazio want to create a competitive side and so does Rossi, so clearly we need to converge the two interests.

"We are agreed on practically everything, such as the players who should stay and go. We are talking about the future of Lazio and issues that take time.

"I cannot say how much, nor can I give a figure on Rossi's chances of staying with Lazio."