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Ranieri: No City talks yet

Claudio Ranieri has denied that he has had any contact with Manchester City but concedes the thought of a return to the Barclays Premier League appeals.

Ranieri, who was at Wembley to watch England's 1-1 draw with Brazil, decided to leave Italian club Parma after helping to keep the Serie A strugglers up and is now a free agent.

Asked on Sky Sports News if he had been in talks with City, he replied: "No. Not yet. Maybe (I would be interested) but nothing is sure."

It has been reported that the former Chelsea boss will be installed as Stuart Pearce's successor at Eastlands if former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra completes his proposed takeover of the club.

Ranieri added: "I had four years (in England), it went very, very well and I had fantastic seasons.

"I'd like to come back and I am looking forward.

"I like to come to England but there are also some important questions in Italy.

"But I love English football. Now there are seven or eight great team in England.

"Everybody wants to fight for the title and that is good for the league."

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