Simon Kjaer focused on Palermo

Palermo rising star Simon Kjaer is hot property in the peninsula, but he remains focused on life in Sicily.

The Rosanero are determined to keep hold of the 20-year-old despite the attentions of Inter, Juventus and Milan.

“I know that the media are talking about me joining a big side,” Kjaer said in the Corriere dello Sport.

“It is a positive thing to hear and it boosts my confidence, but I don't really pay any attention to it.

“The most important thing for me is when the Coach tells me that I'm playing well.

“I have a contract until 2013 and I'm not worried. Any player would be happy to join one of Europe's top teams but I would love to stay here.

“I love everything about this city, especially the weather. I am gaining in experience and I will keep growing because the club and the Coach have faith in me.

“I think Serie A is the best League in the world and I didn't expect to find such dangerous strikers at every team.

“For example, we will be taking on Bologna on Sunday and they are third from bottom but they have Marco Di Vaio, who is one of the best strikers in Italy.”