"For the midfield, there are many names. But Xabi Alonso's not one of those", the Juve chief was quoted by Italian media.

"I read in the press about our interest for him. He's a good player, but I think that saying I've read his name in papers is where it ends."

Recent reports linked Alonso with a move to Turin as the Spain midfielder has expressed his admiration to the club on more than one occasion.

The 27-year-old was also targeted by Real Madrid, but Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez quashed the claims.