After an impressive breakthrough season in 2007-08 the Catalan-Serb found opportunities far more limited under Pep Guardiola last year.

Earlier this summer reports claimed Bojan would leave Barca on loan or even as part of a part-exchange for Villa.

But the youngster, who also praised Diego Forlan, another reported Barca target, insists he wants to stay with his boyhood club and would welcome Villa with open arms.

"I'd love it if he came here," he said during a promotional event with a group of children.

"We've been together in the Spain squad and I think he'd be a good buy."

However, he added: "I'm hoping for a bigger role and more game time with the first team."

As for reports he may leave the club, he said: "Feelings are more important than money, and Barca has given me everything and I really feel at home here."