Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche from Getafe on loan until the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports .
The 22-year-old arrives as a direct response to Eberechi Eze's departure to Arsenal and is viewed by manager Oliver Glasner as a key reinforcement ahead of a demanding Premier League season.
Palace beat off competition from Aston Villa and Sunderland to secure Uche, who had also been close to joining Wolves before that move collapsed late in negotiations.