Sources: Crystal Palace 'doing everything' to keep Tyrick Mitchell as Man United lurk
Manchester United are set to continue to "keep tabs" on Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell this season, sources have told Football Insider.
The 27-year-old is out of contract at Selhurst Park next summer, and he is on the radar of several of the Premier League's top clubs as a result.
The Eagles are understood to be "doing everything they can" to keep hold of the defender, whose consistency is drawing prying glances from elsewhere.
Sources say that United also view Mitchell's ample Premier League experience as a big tick in his name.
Michael Carrick's side were unable to bring in a new left-back to compete with Luke Shaw this summer, but are set to prioritise the position again next year.
Mitchell is one of several targets that they are paying close attention to at the moment, with his contract situation potentially leaving the door open for a deal.
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Mitchell has developed into one of Palace's most consistent performers in recent years, and that has begun to attract attention from elsewhere in the Premier League.
He featured in every single league game for the Eagles last term, and also played a vital role in them securing UEFA Conference League glory.
Although not his primary strength, Mitchell also chipped in with goals and assists last term, as he ended the campaign with seven goal involvements in all competitions.
He has become one of the first names on the team sheet for Palace, and has now racked up 212 appearances for his boyhood club in the Premier League.
With Europa League experience also set to come throughout this season, Mitchell continues to add extra strings to his bow.
United are keen to bring in a left-back who won't need to adapt to the style of football in the Premier League, and Mitchell is a strong option in that regard.
The ex-recruitment boss expects a race to unfold for the defender's signature in the coming months, unless Palace can secure his future with a new contract.
Brown believes that Liverpool view him as solid competition for Milos Kerkez, while Chelsea are specifically enticed by the value that could be on offer.
Palace have also not given up hope on keeping their star defender, who has gone from strength to strength in recent years.