Barça and Atlético, very attentive to the future of a 'top' full-back from the Premier League

The FC Barcelona board seems determined to go for a left-back in 2025. With insufficient salary margin to sign in the upcoming winter market, the club is targeting the summer to incorporate a player capable of challenging Alejandro Balde for the starting position, whose performance has raised doubts during the last month of competition. The latest name linked to the azulgrana team is an English footballer, a figure from Crystal Palace.

This is Tyrick Mitchell, a 25-year-old defender whose contract expires on June 30. The Londoner has 3 assists in 22 matches (1,924 minutes) this season with Oliver Glasner's team. Although the 'glass' team remains at the bottom of the standings, the English full-back has been one of the best in his position so far this tournament, standing out for his speed and good footwork as a left-back/winger.

Barça will have a lot of competition for Tyrick Mitchell

In this sense, Mitchell is shaping up to be a very interesting alternative for the left flank of a Barça that would have completely ruled out the option of Alphonso Davies. The Canadian international is Hansi Flick's favorite for the position, but his extremely high salary demands make his signing unfeasible. In contrast, the '3' from Palace would not only arrive at 'zero cost', but would also earn an affordable salary, around 3-4 million euros net per year.

However, Barça will not be alone in the bidding for Tyrick. The British defender would also be on the radar of Atlético de Madrid, although Javi Galán has been leaving very good impressions this season as a left wing-back. The 25-year-old defender joined Crystal Palace in 2016 and, four years later, made his debut with the first team, where he has scored 3 goals and provided 11 assists in 169 official appearances. In addition to 'Aleti', other clubs like Arsenal and Tottenham are keeping an eye on the Londoner for the upcoming summer.