Barcelona would reject an approach from Arsenal, should one be forthcoming, for highly-rated hitman Bojan Krkic.

As ExtraFootie told you on Monday, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has reportedly identified the diminutive 'fox in the box' as a potential signing target in the New Year as he looks to bolster his attacking options.

With Robin van Persie currently sidelined for up to five months with a serious ankle injury and Nicklas Bendtner also on the treatment table, the Frenchman has admitted he is on the lookout to bring a new forward to the Emirates Stadium.

Bojan, 19, has been frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities at the Camp Nou having made just five La Liga appearances this season and the Gunners were said to be lining up a £8million bid.

However, respected Catalan daily Sport insists La Blaugrana have yet to receive a bid and would in any case reject an approach from the Gunners.

But it is our understanding at ExtraFootie that they may well be open to a short-term loan deal, with Bojan keen to get regular option in the hope of breaking into the Spain squad ahead of the World Cup finals next summer.