Liverpool's new target for the left-back

Andoni Iraola has a new goal to strengthen his defense in the winter market.

Javier Parra Peña | 18 Sep 2026 | 21.30
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The new target for Liverpool is the left-back position.
The new target for Liverpool is the left-back position.

Liverpool is considering making an offer for left-back Tyrick Mitchell, a 27-year-old player from Crystal Palace with the goal of adding him to the team during the upcoming summer transfer window.

As confirmed by Mick Brown in Football Insider, the Anfield board is seeking a reliable profile for the defensive line due to the inconsistency of Milos Kerkez and the expiration of Kostas Tsimikas's contract in June.

Liverpool seeks to add Tyrick Mitchell to strengthen their left flank

Liverpool's Reasons for Replacing the Kerkez-Tsimikas Duo

The performance of the left flank has not met the technical staff's expectations this 2026-2027 season. Milos Kerkez struggles to maintain a spot in the starting lineup, while Kostas Tsimikas's contract ends in June 2027 without a formal renewal offer from the board.

Therefore, Liverpool has included the England international, who has been capped twice, in its list. His official valuation stands at €25.00 million according to Transfermarkt metrics. The defender is under contract with Crystal Palace until June 2027, reducing the operation cost due to only one year remaining on the deal.

Competition with Manchester United and Chelsea for Tyrick Mitchell

Liverpool is not alone in monitoring the 27-year-old full-back. Manchester United has him as an option for the winter transfer window, and Chelsea is gathering reports on his performance in the Premier League.

Despite the presence of three competitors from the upper echelon of the table, Liverpool's executives are confident in persuading the player by offering the opportunity to play in the UEFA Champions League, surpassing proposals from London and Manchester.

Liverpool's scouting department will send scouts to Crystal Palace matches during October and November 2026. If a positive technical report materializes, Liverpool's executives will commence formal negotiations with Crystal Palace's leadership in the early weeks of December 2026.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El nuevo objetivo del Liverpool para el lateral izquierdo