ARSENAL have reportedly rejected Cardiff City's attempts to take former midfielder Aaron Ramsey on loan.

The highly-rated 17-year-old moved to the Emirates in a £5million deal earlier in the summer after spurning offers from Manchester United and Everton.

Although the teenager could be used in the Carling Cup - if, as expected, Arsene Wenger sticks to his policy of playing the club's youngsters in the competition - he is unlikely to be given much a first team run-out with the north Londoners this season.

However, Gunners boss Wenger has reportedly rejected the Bluebirds offer to give Ramsey more first team experience at Ninian Park.