Italy coach Marcello Lippi says he would have no problem if Andrea Pirlo and Alberto Aquilani move to the Premiership.

AC Milan midfielder Pirlo insists he won't be joining Chelsea, while Liverpool have announced an agreement for Roma ace Aquilani.

Lippi said: "If Pirlo was going to Chelsea, I do not see why it should lessen his chances in Azzurri. Indeed, it would be better, because then he would gain more international experience.

"Taking a plane to go to London is like going to Roma and Palermo.

"I speak very often with players, I've spoken with Pirlo and Aquilani."