Bari defender Andrea Ranocchia is reluctant to move abroad.

On-loan from Genoa, the Italy U21 international has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United this week.

"I'm Italian, I think it is easier for me to play in Italy," said Ranocchia after Bari training yesterday.

"At the moment it is almost unthinkable for me to be considered for the World Cup. I need more game time with the U21s, then we will see what will happen in the future. It's too soon."