Expected window: January 2027
Tyrick Mitchell to Liverpool FC
Last update: 35 days ago
Evidence score
Liverpool are reported to be interested in Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, with reports pointing to a January move and a free transfer next summer. His contract runs to June 2027.
- Independent sources40/40
7 independent sources (max 4); 6 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record13/25
51% estimated accuracy (16 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent5/10
Last update 35 days ago
What we know
Liverpool are reported to be interested in Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, with reports pointing to a January move and a free transfer next summer. His contract runs to June 2027.
TEAMtalk said on 22 Sep Liverpool were interested and monitoring Mitchell as competition for Milos Kerkez. Football Insider reported on 27 Sep Liverpool were looking to strengthen the position amid concerns about Kerkez’s consistency. On 28 Sep Yahoo Sports and FootballBuzzer, with BBC Sport, reported interest alongside Chelsea and Manchester United, and FootballBuzzer added Palace may sell for £20M-£25M in January without contract renewal.
Ekrem Konur makes the January approach conditional on no new deal being agreed.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 18 Sept 2026, CaughtOffside, citing Ekrem Konur.
- 7 independent sources behind it (BBC Sport, Yahoo Sports, Empire of the Kop and 4 more); 6 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 2 posts from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Best-rated independent source: BBC Sport.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 2 reports attribute the story to David Lynch, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 35 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Sport 28/09/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell may face competition from Liverpool and Manchester United Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Original source |
| BBC Sport 28/09/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Chelsea are monitoring Mitchell but may face competition from Liverpool and Manchester United. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Original source |
| TEAMtalk 29/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Journalist David Lynch says signing Mitchell on a free transfer would be a smart, homegrown option for Liverpool. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 29/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Lynch suggests Mitchell as a homegrown free transfer left-back option to provide competition for Liverpool Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 28/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Chelsea monitoring Tyrick Mitchell with Manchester United and Liverpool also competing for the left-back Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 28/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Liverpool and Manchester United are targeting Tyrick Mitchell ahead of his contract expiry, while Palace accelerate plans to offer him a new deal. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Original source |
| TEAMtalk 22/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Liverpool are interested and monitoring Mitchell's situation as competition for Milos Kerkez Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| Empire of the Kop 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Tyrick Mitchell could be a smart free transfer signing for Liverpool, providing homegrown competition at left-back. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Ekrem Konur 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Liverpool eyeing Tyrick Mitchell in final year of Crystal Palace contract, January move more realistic if no new deal agreed Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Football Insider 27/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Liverpool are looking to strengthen in the position amid concerns about Milos Kerkez's consistency, with the Crystal Palace star firmly on their radar Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| topskillsportsuk 23/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool are reportedly stepping up their efforts to sign Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| topskillsportsuk | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool reportedly stepping up efforts to sign Tyrick Mitchell on a free transfer next summer. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Liverpool FC 23/09/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Mitchell attracting growing interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, January move growing more likely per TEAMtalk Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Livescore 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | David Lynch says Mitchell would be a smart free-transfer signing for Liverpool, ticking the homegrown box. Stage: contact | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| CaughtOffside 18/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Liverpool reportedly eye Crystal Palace left‑back Tyrick Mitchell as a transfer target. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites Ekrem Konur Journalist cited — Ekrem Konur: 2 judged cases, too few to rate |
| PlayerSwitch 18/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Transfer remains in progress and Liverpool look to be negotiating from a comfortable position Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| FootballBuzzer 28/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool are targeting Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell; Palace may sell for £20M-£25M in January without contract renewal. Stage: interest | No history yet | Follows CaughtOffside (18 Sept) Tier 4 · Speculative report, later than a better-rated outlet saying the same: counted as a repeat, not a new source. |
| DeadlineDayLive | Tier 4 · Speculative | Liverpool are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell as potential free transfer addition Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Ekrem Konur Journalist cited — Ekrem Konur: 2 judged cases, too few to rate |
| Unverified Instagram post 21/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Liverpool is interested in signing Tyrick Mitchell in January. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified Instagram post 18/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Liverpool reportedly stepping up efforts to sign Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell on a free transfer next summer Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 29 Sept 2026 · Empire of the KopTyrick Mitchell could be a smart free transfer signing for Liverpool, providing homegrown competition at left-back.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkJournalist David Lynch says signing Mitchell on a free transfer would be a smart, homegrown option for Liverpool.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Ekrem KonurLiverpool eyeing Tyrick Mitchell in final year of Crystal Palace contract, January move more realistic if no new deal agreed
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · LivescoreDavid Lynch says Mitchell would be a smart free-transfer signing for Liverpool, ticking the homegrown box.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: contact
- 29 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsLynch suggests Mitchell as a homegrown free transfer left-back option to provide competition for Liverpool
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · FootballBuzzerLiverpool are targeting Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell; Palace may sell for £20M-£25M in January without contract renewal.
Came after CaughtOffside (Tier 3, 18 Sept) reported the same; counted as a repeat, not a new source. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · BBC SportCrystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell may face competition from Liverpool and Manchester United
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsChelsea monitoring Tyrick Mitchell with Manchester United and Liverpool also competing for the left-back
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · BBC SportChelsea are monitoring Mitchell but may face competition from Liverpool and Manchester United.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsLiverpool and Manchester United are targeting Tyrick Mitchell ahead of his contract expiry, while Palace accelerate plans to offer him a new deal.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · Football InsiderLiverpool are looking to strengthen in the position amid concerns about Milos Kerkez's consistency, with the Crystal Palace star firmly on their radar
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 23 Sept 2026 · Liverpool FCMitchell attracting growing interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, January move growing more likely per TEAMtalk
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 23 Sept 2026 · topskillsportsukLiverpool are reportedly stepping up their efforts to sign Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 22 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkLiverpool are interested and monitoring Mitchell's situation as competition for Milos Kerkez
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 21 Sept 2026 · Unverified Instagram postLiverpool is interested in signing Tyrick Mitchell in January.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 18 Sept 2026 · Unverified Instagram postLiverpool reportedly stepping up efforts to sign Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell on a free transfer next summer
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 18 Sept 2026 · CaughtOffsideLiverpool reportedly eye Crystal Palace left‑back Tyrick Mitchell as a transfer target.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ekrem Konur. Stage: interest
- 18 Sept 2026 · PlayerSwitchTransfer remains in progress and Liverpool look to be negotiating from a comfortable position
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: negotiation
- Date unknown · topskillsportsukLiverpool reportedly stepping up efforts to sign Tyrick Mitchell on a free transfer next summer.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · DeadlineDayLiveLiverpool are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell as potential free transfer addition
Repeats reporting attributed to Ekrem Konur. Stage: interest
Does Liverpool need him?
Left-Back: the full-backs Liverpool already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current full-backs (5, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milos Kerkez | Left-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | Right-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Conor Bradley | Right-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Konstantinos Tsimikas | Left-Back | 29 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Luke Chambers | Left-Back | 22 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Konstantinos Tsimikas (Left-Back)2026/27 · back from loan at AS Roma
- Luke Chambers (Left-Back)2026/27 · from Liverpool FC U21 · fee undisclosed
- Calvin Ramsay (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at St. Mirren FC
- Jeremie Frimpong (Right-Back)2025/26 · from Bayer 04 Leverkusen · €40.00m
- Milos Kerkez (Left-Back)2025/26 · from AFC Bournemouth · €46.90m
- Calvin Ramsay (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Liverpool FC U21 · fee undisclosed
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 18 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 29 Sept 2026 (34 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
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Player profile
- Full name
- Tyrick Kwon Mitchell
- Age
- 27
- Agent
- ROOF
Photo: Ardfern, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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