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title: "Manchester City: Tyrick Mitchell being considered by Cityzens"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-tyrick-mitchell-transfer-gossip-news/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
section: "Manchester City News"
published: "2022-06-12T18:09:13Z"
modified: "2022-06-12T18:09:13Z"
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# Manchester City: Tyrick Mitchell being considered by Cityzens

**[Manchester City](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-news/) are considering a move for [Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/) full-back Tyrick Mitchell, according to Spanish outlet [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220611/1001820706/zinchenko-alternativa-falla.html).**

### The lowdown: Replacement could be needed…

This comes amidst enhanced speculation surrounding the long-term future of left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko at the Etihad Stadium.

Already [linked](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-transfers-zinchenko-jesus-24155659) with Arsenal and West Ham United, the versatile Ukrainian could be seeking pastures new this summer. having struggled to hold down a regular place in Pep Guardiola’s plans.

It now seems as though there could be interest coming from abroad, as City eye up an exciting potential successor…

### The latest: Mitchell considered by Man City

As per [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220611/1001820706/zinchenko-alternativa-falla.html), Man City are ‘considering the possibility of signing’ the 22-year-old Eagles defender.

It’s claimed that Barcelona are looking at signing Zinchenko and, as such, the Citizens may move for Palace’s [twice-capped](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tyrick-mitchell/nationalmannschaft/spieler/730893/verein_id/3299) England international.

Dubbed a [‘silent assassin’](https://theathletic.com/2112433/2020/10/09/tyrick-mitchell-crystal-palace-brentford/) by former academy coach Stuart English, Mitchell has graduated through the youth ranks at Selhurst Park and is now an established member of Patrick Vieira’s side.

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### The verdict: Natural progression

A naturally attack-minded left-back who has played as a [left-sided midfielder](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tyrick-mitchell/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/730893) on occasion, signing the talented English youngster would be a superb replacement if Zinchenko leaves, as Guardiola looks to develop the City squad once again.

In 2021/22, the Londoner [provided two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tyrick-mitchell/leistungsdaten/spieler/730893) in 42 appearances across all competitions for Palace, earning a 6.87 [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/tyrick-mitchell/988275) rating whilst making 2.9 tackles, 2.3 clearances and 1.1 interceptions per game in the process. That highlights his defensive acumen in a team which requires its full-backs to perform such duties.

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Young enough to develop further whilst also being [experienced enough](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tyrick-mitchell/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/730893) to slot in from the outset at City and bolster the homegrown quota at the same time, making a genuine attempt to sign the [£15.3m- valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tyrick-mitchell/marktwertverlauf/spieler/730893) Mitchell this summer should be a no-brainer for the Etihad Stadium hierarchy.

***In other news: The Telegraph share major Man City update on Kalvin Phillips! Find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-transfer-rumours/man-city-leeds-united-transfer-rumours-the-telegraph-phillips-update/)***