Roma sporting director Monchi has revealed that he is "fighting" to convince Alessandro Florenzi to sign a new long-term contract with the Italian giants.

Florenzi has made 224 appearances for Roma since debuting for the Serie A side in 2011.

The 27-year-old will see his current contract expire at the end of next season, however, and a number of clubs - including Chelsea and Atletico Madrid - have been linked with his services.

Monchi has admitted that the two parties "are still a little bit apart", but the Italian club's sporting director has not given up hope of convincing the Italian international to pen a new deal.

"We have not moved forward much. It's a difficult negotiation because he is a great player," Monchi told reporters.

"I think that Roma have made a strong offer to him, a very good offer, but I understand that he too has his thoughts and requests. I am confident, but not much has changed in the last few days.

"There will never be an ultimatum, Alessandro is a son of this club. What will happen will happen, I am fighting every day to get the renewal done and I have faith. But we are still a little apart."

Florenzi scored once and provided four assists in 42 appearances for Roma last season.