Experienced centre-back was only recalled from his loan spell at Wolves earlier this week.
Uruguay striker also claimed he wouldn't leave the Nou Camp even for three times the wages.
Laurent Koscielny and Theo Walcott may be available to make the squad.
Former Manchester United defender was appointed as Nuno's successor on Wednesday.
Germany international is no closer to agreeing a new contract which expires in 2017.
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Nabil Bentaleb and Nacer Chadli are close to training comebacks.
Under-21 coach Warren Joyce says youth players are excelling amid regular contact with seniors.
The Gunners reportedly made an approach to the Barca starlet in the summer transfer window.
Sam Allardyce expects Jack Rodwell to return to training on Friday but Sebastian Larsson is still out.
Mauricio Pochettino admits the January window is 'hard' and that Spurs must be careful.
Xavi also hit out at Louis van Gaal's treatment of his former teammate ahead of the January window.
Arsenal are currently without five first-team midfielders due to injury.
Key striker Sakho suffered a thigh muscle injury during the 1-1 draw against West Brom last weekend.
Former Spurs boss believes Gunners will fall short in Premier League and Europe once again.
Sturridge returned for the Reds with a timely double but Klopp remains concerned by fitness history.
Legendary Scot says Neville has the leadership qualities to succeed in management.
Chile boss Jorge Sampaoli confirms Sanchez will return to his homeland to recover.
Two more officials have been arrested as part of the US Department of Justice investigationhe
Denis Cheryshev scored against Cadiz despite being ineligible to play because of suspension.
Paul Pogba has won three consecutive Serie A titles since moving to Juventus from United in 2012.
Arsenal are hoping to have Alexis Sanchez back ahead of their clash against Manchester City on 21 December.
IBTimes UK provides live coverage of the semi-final draw in the League Cup.
Spanish striker has no plans to leave the relegation-threatened Magpies.
The last of four League Cup quarter finals sees Southampton host Liverpool at St Mary's
The 29-year-old defender has been a crucial part of the squad since his arrival from Bolton in 2012.
Neville has been named as Valencia's head coach until the end of the season.
Mario Lopez says the Italian loanee has a warped public reputation and is actually a 'nice guy'.
Daniel Sturridge is set to make his first start in over two months for Liverpool
Nacho Monreal is the only Arsenal player to play every minute of Premier League football this season.
Argentine international is to be rested as part of his comeback from injury.