Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin has dismissed talk of a move to Barcelona.

"That is nothing more than a rumour," he told Sport Express. "I'm an Arsenal player and the only thing I am thinking about is preparing for the new season."

Arshavin also believes the Premier League remains the best in Europe despite Barca winning the Champions League and Real Madrid investing heavily this summer.

"If they do not solve the tax issues in England, it's possible that they will see an exodus of stars," he said.

"But, in my view, the Premier League is still the best. However, we will find out when we see what happens in the Champions League, of course."