In a recent report, Spanish publication Sport mentioned that Barcelona are interested in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
Thomas Tuchel is isolating and was not with the squad for Chelsea's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Plymouth Argyle.
It was the cruelest of endings for Plymouth, a reminder that the FA cup is adept at making dreams into reality.
He had featured 14 times in four separate competitions for the Blues before the winter break, with his most recent start coming in the FA Cup win last month.
Callum Hudson-Odoi stated that it has been difficult to fully rest and recover in the days between midweek and weekend matches.
Chelsea will face Spurs for the third time in January after beating them twice in the two legs of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Sarr has been extremely versatile, occupying many positions in the defensive third, including playing on the left side of a back three.
The 1-0 defeat means Man City have now extended their lead over the Blues to 13 points in the Premier League with a 12th consecutive home win.
The Blues completed the formality in north London, bagging a 1-0 win to set up a final date with one of Liverpool or Arsenal.
Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 on aggregate to go through to the Carabao Cup final.