Bolton boss Sammy Lee remains committed to persuading unsettled
goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen that his future lies at the Reebok
Stadium.
The highly-rated Finland international rejected the club's most
recent offer of a new contract and his agent, Peter Harrison,
claims talks have since stalled.
Trotters boss Lee insists that Jaaskelainen remains a big part of
his plans and he is determined to find a resolution to the current
impasse.
Lee told The Bolton News: "We are working hard behind the scenes to
try to get an agreement.
"I have always said we don't want to lose our best players and
Jussi comes into that category."
Jaaskelainen is the club's longest-serving player and will be
awarded a testimonial as he will celebrate 10 years with the
Trotters in November.
Lee believes the new deal on the table from Bolton recognises the
player's value and is hoping he will elect to stay on.
He added: "The club made Jussi a very good offer, which he
rejected.
"He said he would see out the remainder of his contract, which is
not the same as saying he was staying at the club."