Crystal Palace could sign an "extraordinary" Champions League player as part of a swap deal involving Eberechi Eze, according to a report.
Eze could be heading for Crystal Palace exit door
Eze's future at Selhurst Park is now in major doubt, amid widespread interest from rival Premier League clubs, with Tottenham Hotspur recently stepping up their interest in the attacking midfielder.
With the 27-year-old eager to join Thomas Frank's side, a move could be on the cards, but Spurs are far from the only potential suitors, as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal have also been named as interested parties.
Of the aforementioned clubs, the Gunners' interest appears to be the most advanced, and there have recently been suggestions that Mikel Arteta's side could be closing in on a deal, having allegedly agreed a total package worth £55m.
However, there is also a possibility that a deal of a different nature could be agreed, according to a report from Football Transfers, which states Crystal Palace have identified Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior as a potential replacement for Marc Guehi.
Marc Guehi lifts the Community Shield with Crystal Palace
Guehi has now received an official approach from Man United, while the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea have previously been named as potential suitors, which means the Palace captain could be on his way out this summer.
As such, Kiwior could be used as a makeweight in Arsenal's deal to sign Eze, with Arteta personally keen to take the England international to the Emirates Stadium.
"Extraordinary" Kiwior could be solid Guehi replacement
It will, of course, be very difficult for the Eagles to replace their captain, but there are signs that the Poland international, who is valued at over £30m, could be a solid option, having impressed for the Gunners in recent times.
Indeed, with Arteta short on options in defence at the back end of last season, the 25-year-old was given the nod at centre-back, and he received high praise from the Arsenal boss for his performances in the Champions League.
Arteta said: "He deserves a lot of credit because he hasn't played too much throughout many months, and suddenly he's been thrown into the most difficult context, at the highest level, playing against the best opponents, when you haven't had the physical rhythm or the confidence to do it, and I think he's been exceptional."
Having also been dubbed "extraordinary" by Robert Lewandowski, Kiwior clearly has the talent to be a success at Selhurst Park, but it would be disappointing if he is signed as part of a swap deal for Eze, as Palace should do everything to keep hold of their talisman.