Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey has played down speculation linking him with a £50 million move to Barcelona.

The Wales international admitted that he had grown frustrated by the lack opportunities to play in a central role under Arsene Wenger this season, sparking talk of a move to Camp Nou.

Arsene Wenger quickly dismissed reports as speculation during a press conference last week, after it was claimed that the Liga champions were prepared to pay as much as £50 million to sign the 24-year-old.

Wales head coach Chris Coleman yesterday admitted that Ramsey is ‘good enough’ to play alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez, but the Arsenal midfielder has move to distance himself from the reports, insisting that a move to Barcelona does not appeal to him ‘at this time’.

"That's just something that's been written in the papers,” he told reporters. I'm focused on Arsenal and on winning the FA Cup. That sort of news doesn't affect me or enter my mind.”

FA Cup final preview: Aston Villa vs Arsenal 11 show all FA Cup final preview: Aston Villa vs Arsenal 1/11 The bosses Arsene Wenger



Not under the same acute pressure as 12 months ago but the critics will re-emerge should Arsenal fall short at Wembley. The Frenchman can make record-equalling history by winning the competition for a sixth time but of more immediate relevance, retaining the trophy would help attract potential summer signings to the club. GETTY 2/11 The bosses Tim Sherwood



The former Tottenham manager has instigated a more attacking approach since replacing Paul Lambert as Villa boss and he will set his team up to start on the front foot. Sherwood has never played in an FA Cup Final but did reach the 2002 League Cup Final with Tottenham, losing to former club Blackburn. GETTY 3/11 Likely line-ups Arsenal (4-3-2-1):



Szczesny, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal; Coquelin, Cazorla; Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez; Giroud Getty 4/11 Likely line-ups Aston Villa (4-3-2-1):



Given, Bacuna, Vlaar, Okore, Richardson; Westwood, Cleverley, Delph; N’Zogbia, Grealish; Benteke. GETTY 5/11 Key man: Arsenal Alexis Sanchez



The Chilean forward has excelled in his debut season at Arsenal and he now has a chance to cap it with his first trophy in England. This will be the former Barcelona star’s 52nd appearance of the season but, despite his all-action style, he has shown no signs of fatigue and will lead the Gunners charge once again. Getty 6/11 Key man: Aston Villa Christian Benteke



Possesses the attributes that have habitually caused Arsenal problems in the past. His physicality will ask stern questions of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny at the heart of Arsenal’s defence while Francis Coquelin will be expected to cut off the supply line from midfield. Benteke has scored 12 goals in his last 12 games. GETTY 7/11 Tactics Arsenal's approach



Arsene Wenger has several selection decisions to make but their approach will be the same: to control possession and carve Aston Villa open in central areas. The Gunnerse attacking play was too slow against Swansea and Sunderland but they rediscovered their verve as Theo Walcott put West Bromwich Albion to the sword last time out. GETTY 8/11 Tactics Aston Villa's approach



Tim Sherwood will encourage Aston Villa to express themselves and use their status as underdogs to free their inhibitions. Arsenal can be devastating on the counter-attack, however, and Villa will be wary of overcommitting but they will still encourage their full-backs to get forward — Leandro Bacuna has registered five assists in his last 10 games. Getty 9/11 The road to Wembley Arsenal



R3 2-0 Hull (H)

R4 3-2 Brighton (A)

R5 2-0 Middlesboro (H)

QF 2-1 Man United (A)

SF 2-1 Reading (Wembley)

10/11 The road to Wembley Aston Villa



R3 1-0 Blackpool (H)

R4 2-1 Bournemouth (H)

R5 2-1 Leicester (H)

QF 2-0 West Brom (H)

SF 2-1 Liverpool (Wembley) Getty 11/11 Wenger's finals 1998 Beat Newcastle 2-0



Marc Overmars gives Arsenal the lead and Nicolas Anelka wraps up first leg of a League and Cup Double.



2001 Lost 2-1 to Liverpool



The men from Anfield came from behind with two Michael Owen strikes.



2002 Beat Chelsea 2-0



Glorious goals from Ray Parlour set Arsenal on way to the Double again.



2003 Beat Southampton 1-0



Turgid game — their third on the trot at Cardiff, is settled by Robert Pires.



2005 Beat Man Utd on pens



Arsenal barely have a shot on target, Jose Reyes is sent off and Patrick Vieira wins the penalty shoot-out.



2014 Beat Hull 3-2 (aet)



Two down after eight minutes, they force extra-time through Santi Cazorla and Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey wins it in extra-time. 1/11 The bosses Arsene Wenger



Not under the same acute pressure as 12 months ago but the critics will re-emerge should Arsenal fall short at Wembley. The Frenchman can make record-equalling history by winning the competition for a sixth time but of more immediate relevance, retaining the trophy would help attract potential summer signings to the club. GETTY 2/11 The bosses Tim Sherwood



The former Tottenham manager has instigated a more attacking approach since replacing Paul Lambert as Villa boss and he will set his team up to start on the front foot. Sherwood has never played in an FA Cup Final but did reach the 2002 League Cup Final with Tottenham, losing to former club Blackburn. GETTY 3/11 Likely line-ups Arsenal (4-3-2-1):



Szczesny, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal; Coquelin, Cazorla; Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez; Giroud Getty 4/11 Likely line-ups Aston Villa (4-3-2-1):



Given, Bacuna, Vlaar, Okore, Richardson; Westwood, Cleverley, Delph; N’Zogbia, Grealish; Benteke. GETTY 5/11 Key man: Arsenal Alexis Sanchez



The Chilean forward has excelled in his debut season at Arsenal and he now has a chance to cap it with his first trophy in England. This will be the former Barcelona star’s 52nd appearance of the season but, despite his all-action style, he has shown no signs of fatigue and will lead the Gunners charge once again. Getty 6/11 Key man: Aston Villa Christian Benteke



Possesses the attributes that have habitually caused Arsenal problems in the past. His physicality will ask stern questions of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny at the heart of Arsenal’s defence while Francis Coquelin will be expected to cut off the supply line from midfield. Benteke has scored 12 goals in his last 12 games. GETTY 7/11 Tactics Arsenal's approach



Arsene Wenger has several selection decisions to make but their approach will be the same: to control possession and carve Aston Villa open in central areas. The Gunnerse attacking play was too slow against Swansea and Sunderland but they rediscovered their verve as Theo Walcott put West Bromwich Albion to the sword last time out. GETTY 8/11 Tactics Aston Villa's approach



Tim Sherwood will encourage Aston Villa to express themselves and use their status as underdogs to free their inhibitions. Arsenal can be devastating on the counter-attack, however, and Villa will be wary of overcommitting but they will still encourage their full-backs to get forward — Leandro Bacuna has registered five assists in his last 10 games. Getty 9/11 The road to Wembley Arsenal



R3 2-0 Hull (H)

R4 3-2 Brighton (A)

R5 2-0 Middlesboro (H)

QF 2-1 Man United (A)

SF 2-1 Reading (Wembley)

10/11 The road to Wembley Aston Villa



R3 1-0 Blackpool (H)

R4 2-1 Bournemouth (H)

R5 2-1 Leicester (H)

QF 2-0 West Brom (H)

SF 2-1 Liverpool (Wembley) Getty 11/11 Wenger's finals 1998 Beat Newcastle 2-0



Marc Overmars gives Arsenal the lead and Nicolas Anelka wraps up first leg of a League and Cup Double.



2001 Lost 2-1 to Liverpool



The men from Anfield came from behind with two Michael Owen strikes.



2002 Beat Chelsea 2-0



Glorious goals from Ray Parlour set Arsenal on way to the Double again.



2003 Beat Southampton 1-0



Turgid game — their third on the trot at Cardiff, is settled by Robert Pires.



2005 Beat Man Utd on pens



Arsenal barely have a shot on target, Jose Reyes is sent off and Patrick Vieira wins the penalty shoot-out.



2014 Beat Hull 3-2 (aet)



Two down after eight minutes, they force extra-time through Santi Cazorla and Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey wins it in extra-time.

Asked if the move appealed to him, Ramsey added: "Not at this time. I'm focusing on the FA Cup, that's what appeals to me at this time."

JAMES OLLEY'S FA CUP PREVIEW

Barcelona’s transfer embargo means they cannot bring anyone to Camp Nou before January 2016, although – as pointed out by club president Josep Maria Bartomeu last week – they can ‘sign this summer and bring them in in January’.