Lazio sporting director Igli Tare insists a summer sale for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is not guaranteed.
The Serbia midfielder is being linked with a move away at season's end with Newcastle, West Ham and Premier League leaders Arsenal all mentioned as suitors.
But Tare told DAZN: "Those who have played for Lazio create a strong bond with the city and the club.
"There are players who have played here for many years and he is one of those.
"He has a very strong bond with Lazio What happens will be the best choice for us and for him."