Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini rubbishes link to Zenit St Petersburg

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has dismissed claims he has been approached to take over at Zenit St Petersburg.

Recent reports have claimed Mancini, who is under pressure at City after presiding over a second successive Champions League group stage exit and a disappointing title defence, is a summer target for Zenit.

The big-spending Russian side are thought to be keen to replace Luciano Spalletti, and Mancini is said to be their number one target.

However, when asked about rumours linking him with Zenit, the Italian said: "It's not true."