Roma chief Monchi still hopeful of signing Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez: 'I'm optimistic, we are doing everything possible to get the player'

Riyad Mahrez could still quit Leicester City for Roma this summer, according to the Italian side's sporting director Monchi.

The Foxes maintain the Algerian is not for sale and recently rejected a £32million offer from the Italian side, who continue to chase the winger.

But last week, Mahrez reiterated his desire to leave Leicester ahead of the new Premier League season, which gets underway this Friday night.

Speaking at the unveiling of another new signing, Gregoire Defrel, Monchi said: 'I'm optimistic in life, by nature.