Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek with Chelsea’s loanee Conor Gallagher in midfield and Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah in the lead in Crystal Palace’s new line-up if they meet January transfer targets

Crystal Palace are eyeing more signings before the transfer window closes as manager Patrick Vieira looks to strengthen.

Palace currently sit 13th in the table and will be aiming for a first half to cap off a strong first season in charge for the former Arsenal star.

The Eagles have achieved some memorable results in the 2021/22 season, including wins over Tottenham and Man City.

They have been an entertaining team to watch at times this campaign with only seven teams scoring more goals than them.

Their transfer activity this summer has been given plenty of credit, with Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher seriously impressing in midfield.

Striker Odsonne Edouard is finding his feet in the Premier League after joining Rangers, while Micheal Olise looks like an excellent signing.

Vieira is keen to add more to his squad but admitted signing players can be difficult.

The Palace boss said: “We will try to improve the squad but it’s a difficult time to find the right players.

“We are working and trying to improve and if we can bring in a few players it will be good for the team. Otherwise we will keep trying to improve the players individually in order to be a bit stronger collectively.

talkSPORT understands Palace believe they can sign Donny van de Beek from Manchester United on loan before the window closes.

Van de Beek has been frustrated with his lack of opportunities at Old Trafford and it would be a major blow to sign a player of his quality.

The 25-year-old was an integral part of the Ajax side that qualified for the Champions League semi-finals in 2019 but struggled to make an impact at Man United.

Another player linked with the Eagles is Eddie Nketiah, who they have been linked with in the past.

He is out of contract this summer, but a deal could possibly be agreed in January.

They came close to signing him last summer, but the deal fell apart over his wage demands.

The pair would be solid additions to Vieira’s squad and could have teams above them like Brighton, Leicester and Aston Villa looking over their shoulders.

Here’s how they might line up with new recruits.

4-3-3

This has been Vieira’s favored formation this season, with both Van de Beek and Nketiah being able to fit right in.

Edouard has played as a central and right-wing striker but could be rotated with Nkeitah if he signs from Arsenal.

Wilfried Zaha usually starts on the left and Olise sees his playing time increase on the right.

Eberechi Eze is also coming back from injury and is now looking for a place in the squad.

Van de Beek can slot into a three-man midfield alongside Will Hughes and Conor Gallagher.

4-4-2

If Vieira wanted to put Edouard and Nketiah in the same team, then he could go back to a 4-4-2.

The pair would play as forwards with a midfield consisting of Zaha, Van de Beek, Gallagher and Olise.

Hughes gives up with both on loan from Man United and Chelsea taking responsibility in the heart of midfield.