The goal of Arsenal Denis Suarez was omitted by the Barcelona team to face Sevilla in the Copa del Rey tonight.
The club confirmed that the new signing Kevin-Prince Boateng was included in the 18-man team, with Suarez the man who left the scene at the last minute.
His omission could force a rethink of the midfielder, who could be left in limbo with Barca, with a prospective agreement with Arsenal no closer.
The appearances of the first team of twenty-five were few and far between this season under Ernesto Valverde and Arsenal was strongly attached to the player.
Mundo Deportivo said that the winners of the current LaLiga are working quickly to bring Suarez out and that there is already a "complete and economical agreement" for the transfer.
They said that the former Villarreal man will join North London with a loan by the end of the season, an agreement that will cost the top scorer 2 million euros, while the option of a permanent change in the summer is also under discussion.
However, Suarez's permanent buy-in clause appears to be the turning point, with Arsenal preferring a buyout rather than a mandatory clause.
With the player without a contract in 18 months, Barca was cautious in accepting this deal and only agreed if Suarez signed an extension before moving to the Emirates - to protect his value.
Suarez refused to try to extend his contract, which means that the deal was stopped, but the fact that he faced the prospect of being frozen in Catalonia might well see him change his mind.
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