Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has moved to strongly deny reports in Italy that he has agreed a deal to become the new manager of Juventus at the end of the season. Reports has suggested representatives from the Turin club were flying to Merseyside on Monday to reach an agreement with Anfield officials for the release of Benitez from his contract at the end of the season. However, Benitez, who on Friday said he was flattered to be linked with one of Europe's top clubs said denied he will quit Liverpool in the summer. "Contrary to reports in the Italian media this weekend, I want to make it absolutely clear I have no agreement with Juventus and have not and will not be meeting Juventus or their representatives or any other club," he said. Benitez, who only last year signed a new four-year contract, also reiterated he has no desire to leave his position at Anfield. He added: "I have a long-term contract with Liverpool and I'll repeat what I said on Friday. "I am happy here and my only focus is to do my job as well as I can to get the team back into to the top four, beginning with the derby against Everton."