No City talks for Ranieri

The former Chelsea manager is believed to be top of City's wish list to take the reins following Stuart Pearce's departure.

But the 54-year-old, who saved Parma from relegation before departing the Serie A club on Thursday, says he has not been approached.

Asked if he had been in talks with City, he told Sky Sports News: "No. Not yet.

"For me it is exciting to save Parma. 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 teams in England.

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