Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding is set for a return to first-team action in Wednesday's clash with Nottingham Forest.
The Englishman has not played for the seniors for 10 months.
He suffered a serious knee injury against Manchester United last December.
Sky Sports says Unai Emery is ready to select the 24-year-old for the Carabao Cup third-round meeting.
Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney could also start after returning to full training.
