Latest developments
- Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a potential move for Tyrick Mitchell.
- The defender has two years left to run on his Crystal Palace contract.
- Mitchell has plenty of Premier League experience.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (2.5/5): Tottenham plotting Mitchell move
Tottenham are reportedly preparing to step up their interest in Mitchell after identifying the Palace defender as a potential target for the summer transfer window.
That is according to TBR Football, who offer little detail about their sources, which suggests Spurs are planning to move for Mitchell this summer.
Value (2.5/5): Uncertainty over asking price
The report fails to state how much Palace will demand if they decide to entertain offers this summer. The Eagles are under no immediate pressure to sanction a sale, with the full-back under contract until June 2027.
Suitability (3.5/5): Proven Premier League defender
The 25-year-old has demonstrated he can operate at the highest level, having made 162 Premier League appearances for the Eagles.
Mitchell has played a large proportion of those matches as a left-back, although he has seen his role slightly change under Oliver Glasner, who plays him as a left wing-back in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Upgrade? (4/5): Udogie successor
Destiny Udogie has started 22 of his 23 Premier League appearances this season, but he has sometimes been under scrutiny for his performances this season. There has also been some speculation suggesting the Spurs could be open to moving him on in the summer transfer window.
Djed Spence is Tottenham's current alternative to Udogie, but they may be reluctant to use him as their long-term left-back due to the simple fact he is right-footed.
With that in mind, Mitchell seems like a strong solution, having established himself as a consistent performer in the Premier League.
Logic (3/5): Lack of European incentive
If Mitchell were to leave Palace, he would surely be keen to make the step up to a club that can offer him European football.
As it stands, Tottenham will miss out on European football unless they go all the way in the Europa League. In fact, it could be argued that Palace stand a better chance of securing European qualification, with the Eagles just two games away from lifting the FA Cup.
Whisper+ verdict: 15.5/25
There are some doubts about the reliability of this rumour, and there is also doubt about whether Spurs would be able to sign Mitchell if he were to leave Palace this summer, because there would surely be other potential suitors that could be better options.
