Crystal Palace transfer news: Vieira 'using relationship with Arsenal icon' to sign £39m ace

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is 'using the relationship' he has with Dennis Bergkamp in an attempt to sign Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook. 

It's been a quiet January transfer window for the Eagles after a busy summer, but it seems as though a late move for the frustrated 19-cap Netherlands international could add some excitement in the closing stages. 

Transfer expert and well-known journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed 'talks are ongoing' between United and Palace as they attempt to reach an agreement over Van de Beek.

The deal being discussed is reportedly a straight loan until the end of the season, with the Red Devils demanding a loan fee and that his wages are paid in full. 

According to Sky Sports, the proposed move has been triggered by the father of Van de Beek's girlfriend, Bergkamp. 

Vieira is said to be pushing to sign the creative talent after his former Arsenal teammate Bergkamp contacted him about Van de Beek, who is going out with the Dutchman's daughter Estelle.

The couple are expecting their first child this year, and Vieira is hoping to convince the engine room operator - who is valued at £22.5m by Transfermarkt - to join Palace with the promise of regular game time. 

It's also claimed that the 45-year-old tactician is keen to add some extra experience to his first-team squad and believes Van de Beek's time at the top level would do just that. 

Crook has revealed that Vieira is attempting to make the most of his connection to Bergkamp to 'charm' the ex-Ajax star.

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