‘No thanks’, ‘Can’t contribute in attack at all’ – Many fans react as Man City tracking 22-year-old PL defender

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club is keeping tabs on Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell.

The reigning Premier League champions are still on the hunt for a left-back with Benjamin Mendy currently suspended by the club.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is City’s only recognisable left-back at present, though Pep Guardiola has been able to call upon Joao Cancelo to operate in that role.

Despite the success of Cancelo this season at left-sided full-back, it appears as though City’s long-term recruitment plans will feature the signing of a new player in that position.

According to The Sun, the defending Premier League champions are eyeing 22-year-old Crystal Palace left-back alongside Totherham Hotspur, Chelsea and Newcastle.

Mitchell has been a mainstay of a Palace side who look comfortable in mid-table. In fact, none of his teammates have made more league appearances this season. He has missed just eight minutes of action since May last year.

Mitchell is second only to Brentford’s Christian Norgaard for most top-flight tackles this term, and third for most crosses blocked.

However, it won’t be easy for Pep Guardiola’s side to land him – he’s got a contract until 2025 and appears to be loving life at Selhurst Park.

The quick full-back just received his first ever senior England call-up during the current international break. He will hope to make a debut during the upcoming two friendlies, as well as make a big impression on England boss Gareth Southgate.

The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“ I’m all for this, he’s brilliant.”
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“ He’s a very good player!! He’s had a banging season!! Wouldn’t be against it whatsoever.”
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“No thanks, bring back Pedro Porro.”
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“He isn’t better than Zinchenko!.”
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“He isn’t bad but I don’t think he would actually start”
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“Get Ait Nouri instead.”
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“I think I’d prefer Ait Nouri.”
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“Another Wan Bissaka but very solid defensively.”
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“He is Wan Bissaka carbon copy. Can’t contribute in attack at all.”
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“Great player don’t get me wrong but he isn’t a champions league quality player maybe in the future but not right now and we don’t wanna be taking those risks when we’ve got players like Couto, Walker, Cancelo and Zinchenko the only left back we should go for is Guerreiro from BVB.”
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