Denis Suarez has been left out of Barcelona’s matchday squad for their league game against Leganes tonight.
The midfielder, 25, has been linked with a loan move to Arsenal this month after a lack of first-team opportunities at the Nou Camp.
His transfer to Arsenal has also appeared more likely after he “liked” an Instagram post which celebrated the Gunners’ 2-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday.
The social media post shows Alexandre Lacazette smiling with the caption “Crisis? What crisis?”
Suarez has made just eight appearances for Barcelona this season, starting twice.
Arsenal boss Unai Emery, who has ruled out making permanent signings in the January transfer window, wants to strengthen his midfield.
Granit Xhaka, Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira and Mohamed Elneny are competing for a starting place at the Emirates.