Manchester United are considering a move for Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, according to Football Insider. The Red Devils view the 27-year-old as an ideal reinforcement for a position where Luke Shaw is currently the only natural senior option after Tyrell Malacia left during the summer.
Left-back search continues
United were heavily linked with Lewis Hall, Alejandro Balde and Jorge Salinas during the summer transfer window, but it closed with their defensive options largely unchanged from the previous season. However, hopes of signing Mitchell have been hit, as Palace are not thought to be interested in selling the player.
Scouting Palmeiras' academy
Manchester United are stepping up their scouting of Palmeiras' academy to identify promising Brazilian talent at an early stage. According to Sport Witness, United officials have regularly attended Palmeiras matches over the past month, with particular focus on the U15 side, and their scouting has extended to players as young as U12.
Palmeiras have produced several high-profile talents, including Gabriel Jesus, Endrick, Vitor Reis and Estevao. With international transfer rules preventing the youngest players from moving to England immediately, United appear focused on getting ahead of the competition for future stars.
JJ Gabriel's final decision
JJ Gabriel has made the final decision to leave Manchester United. According to Spanish outlet Sport, Gabriel and his representatives have made it clear to United that they have 'no intention' of signing a new contract to keep him at the club after he turns 16 next month.
As a result, the United hierarchy are said to have accepted the youngster's stance, knowing a U-turn is now off the table. The report states that Gabriel has reached a 'major agreement' for his next move, with a switch to Spain considered best for his development amid links to Barcelona and Real Madrid. Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have also been linked, but it appears the Spanish giants are set for a transfer battle.
