Barcelona have cooled talk of interest in Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi.

Mustafi had been linked with the Spanish giants after his agent Emre Ozturk claimed he was at the Nou Camp to set up the move after being pictured outside the ground on Instagram.

But Barca have since reportedly rejected any claims they were looking to sign the defender.

Mundo Deportivo says they claim that while a meeting had taken place it was nothing more than out of "courtesy" and they they would not be pursing a move for the 28-year-old.

Mustafi has fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta, playing eight games in all competitions and just twice in the Premier League this season.

The Gunners are keen to offload him in January for a small fee, with his contract running out next summer.