text: Napoli coach Rafa Benitez on Wednesday quashed speculation that he is to return to the Premier League to take charge Manchester City. The former Liverpool and Chelsea manager has yet to sign a contract extension with Napoli, with his current deal ending this summer. It has been rumoured Benitez could replace Manuel Pellegrini at the helm of City at the end of the campaign. Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has dismissed reports linking him to the Manchester City job . The Spaniard is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to agree an extension with Napoli . However, Benitez said to the Italian press: 'I have not had contacts with City, unlike what I've read in England. 'I have spoken to the (Napoli) president via messages but we have not been able to meet due to our busy playing schedule in order to evaluate the business plan. 'Now our focus is on matters on the pitch.' Benitez joined Napoli in the summer of 2013 and led the Naples outfit to the Coppa Italia and third place in Serie A in his first season in charge. Napoli are fourth in the league this term and are firmly on course to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League. Dnipro vs Club Brugge (agg 0-0) Fiorentina vs Dynamo Kiev (agg 1-1) Napoli vs Wolfsburg (agg 4-1) Zenit vs Sevilla (agg 1-2) The Italians host Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in Thursday's quarter-final return leg holding a 4-1 advantage from last week's opening leg in Germany. 'We can fight until the end for all of our aims,' Benitez said. 'We can still qualify for the Champions league, whether it is by winning the Europa League or by finishing in the top three of Serie A. 'We all know how crucial qualification for the Champions League would be in terms of future investments.' Wolfsburg's Daniel Caligiuri tackles Napoli's Christian Maggio (right) during the Europa League quarter-final . Napoli's Marek Hamsik celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the 4-1 win over Wolfsburg . Napoli's Manolo Gabbiadini (right) scores his side's fourth goal in the 4-1 win over Wolfsburg . Wolfsburg's Caligiuri (left) dribbles with the ball ahead of Napoli's Maggio (right) during the Europa League tie . Benitez (right) celebrates with striker Gonzalo Higuain (left) after their victory over Wolfsburg .
target: Rafael Benitez has dismissed speculation linking him to Manchester City .
  The former Chelsea and Liverpool manager is being touted as a potential successor for under-pressure City boss Manuel Pellegrini .
  Benitez insists he is fully focused on his job at Napoli .
  He won the Coppa Italia last season and has led Napoli to brink of the Europa League semi-finals this term .