Report: Liverpool and Manchester United keen on Premier League defender

Manchester United are watching Tyrick Mitchell closely ahead of the January transfer window, with TEAMTALK reporting that Crystal Palace could soon face a serious fight to keep hold of their dependable left-back. For Michael Carrick and the recruitment staff, this looks like one of those situations that could develop quickly if contract talks fail to progress.

Mitchell, now 27, is moving into a critical stage of his Palace deal and that creates an opportunity. United have been searching for greater stability at left-back for some time, with injuries, dips in form and a lack of continuity repeatedly affecting balance on that side of the pitch. In that context, Mitchell stands out as an experienced Premier League performer who would not require adaptation time.