EIDUR Gudjohnsen has ruled out a move to Newcastle United.

The in-demand striker has denied suggestions he's ready to quit Barcelona and is instead ready to stay at the Nou Camp to fight for his place.

Gudjohnsen's decision will be a major disappointment to Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce, who has identified the Icelandic international, who he worked with at Bolton, among his main January transfer targets.

The 29-year-old, who is also wanted by Newcastle's Premier League rivals West Ham and Manchester City, has started just two Primera Liga games this season as he struggles to make his mark in a star-studded forward line boasting talent such as Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho.

But despite his limited opportunities, the former Chelsea star, who moved to Spain for £8m in 2006, claims he's happy with the Catalan giants, saying: "If I were to receive a call from another club then my answer would be no, I've ruled out a move."

Gudjohnsen admits thoughts of leaving have crossed his mind but for now he is fully focused on forcing his way back into the starting line-up.

He added: "Back in September I thought if I didn't get a chance I might leave, but now that's not a possibility.

The coach has confidence in me and that's very important so it wouldn't improve things by moving."

Meanwhile, Allardyce says he will look to add proven quality to his squad during the January transfer widow as the demands of the African Nations Cup hit hard.

The Magpies will lose leading scorer Obafemi Martins, skipper Geremi and defenders Habib Beye and Abdoulaye Faye for up to six weeks after Manchester City's visit to St James' Park on January 2.

Allardyce always knew that was likely to be the case when he signed Geremi, Beye and Faye during the summer, and although their absence could be offset in part by the impending returns of the likes of Michael Owen, Damien Duff and Stephen Carr from injury, he hopes to be able to strengthen next month.

He said: We need two or three players but they must be quality players, and I just hope we can find them.''