Italy coach Marcello Lippi has denied reports he's in talks with Juventus about a return.

"It is true I sat down with Blanc, but we only talked about Amauri," insisted Lippi at an educational event.

"I also have lunch with [Milan Vice-President Adriano] Galliani, [Lazio President Claudio] Lotito and many more to discuss my players.

"I will certainly not return to Juventus. I am focused only on the World Cup. My dream is to remain with Italy even after 2010, assuming [FIGC President Giancarlo] Abete doesn't fire me first…"