It is no secret that Barcelona is actively looking for a left back to strengthen its squad for the coming seasons.
Now, as part of this strategy, several players have been linked with a move to the Catalan club, including Crystal Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell, Benfica’s Alvaro Carreras and Feyenoord’s Hugo Bueno, SPORT reports.
Among them, Mitchell stands out as one of the leading candidates, especially considering his contract is set to expire in June. This makes him a potentially valuable option for Barcelona, both from a sporting and financial point of view.
Barcelona’s interest in finding a competitive left back is well known. Alejandro Balde is considered a key asset in that position, but the club wants to bring in someone who can challenge him for the starting job.
Deco’s plan is to find a player who already has some experience in top-flight football, but still has room for growth. The idea is to bring in a player who can contribute immediately while developing over time.
Alphonso Davies is out of his depth
While the club considers these options, it appears that Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies remains out of reach for now.
Despite the efforts of Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, to make a move for the Canadian left-back, Davies’ high rating makes him an unlikely target.
Although his contract is also coming to an end, the financial demands are simply too high for Barcelona at the moment. Furthermore, the rumors linking him with Real Madrid are also intense.
there is one more
In addition to the names already mentioned, Barcelona have also looked at Caio Henrique from AS Monaco. Henrique is a more established player in European football and offers a greater level of experience.
However, it appears that the club’s main focus remains younger, emerging talent like Mitchell, who offers both sporting potential and a more manageable financial commitment.
Mitchell, in particular, has attracted interest from other Premier League clubs, with Arsenal and Tottenham said to be keeping tabs on him.
As his contract will allow him to speak with other clubs in January, Barcelona are closely monitoring the situation, although a final decision has not yet been made.