Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is being linked with Juventus.
Sportmediaset says Arsenal's interest in Juve midfielder Manuel Locatelli has opened the door to swap talks for Lokonga.
The Gunners see Locatelli as a potential January arrival and are open to discussing an exchange.
For their part, Juve management are convinced by Lokonga's potential, though reluctant to lose Locatelli.
Lokonga has played seven competitive matches this season, three of which he has started.