January Transfer Targets
Manchester United Considers January Transfer Moves for Tyrick Mitchell and Serhou Guirassy
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Tyrick Mitchell has made more than 200 league appearances for Crystal Palace, and Manchester United reportedly regard his Premier League experience as a reason to pursue him as a ready-made option.
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Manchester United’s preferred left-back target during the summer was Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall, who remains admired by the club, although Mitchell is viewed as a more affordable January alternative.
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Guirassy was previously considered by Manchester United in 2023, when he was at Stuttgart on loan from Rennes, but the club chose to sign Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta instead.
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Guirassy has scored 64 goals in 102 appearances for Borussia Dortmund, according to Operative Information Center-OMM, underscoring the experience and production United would be seeking in attack.
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Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial remains a free agent and has reportedly rejected a two-year package worth about £12.9 million from Libyan club Al-Ittihad Tripoli, while considering interest from Spanish and Russian clubs.
Manchester United are weighing January moves for two seasoned attackers to bolster their squad: Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell and Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy. Team Talk reports that Mitchell, whose contract expires at season's end, is also being chased by Liverpool and Chelsea, while Liverpool FC notes the 27-year-old has made over 200 league appearances for Palace. Guirassy, who has scored 64 goals in 102 appearances for Dortmund, remains a target as United assess their attacking depth.
The moves reflect United's need to address Luke Shaw's injury troubles and the left-back position, while also adding experience up front. However, both signings face obstacles: Mitchell's expiring deal makes him available but Palace want to retain or sell him before summer, and Guirassy is under contract through 2028, meaning Dortmund would demand a premium unless a release clause triggers a deal.
Mitchell Offers Premier League Experience on a Budget
Tyrick Mitchell has become Manchester United's top left-back target for January because he brings 200-plus Premier League appearances and knows the English game inside out. Yahoo Sports reports both United and Liverpool are actively interested in the 27-year-old, who enters the final months of his Palace contract. United preferred Newcastle's Lewis Hall last summer, but Mitchell represents a cheaper, more immediate option to shore up a position weakened by Luke Shaw's fitness issues and Patrick Dorgu's recent inconsistency.
Palace hope to keep Mitchell or secure a fee before his deal expires in June. Chelsea also harbor interest, intensifying the battle for his signature. A January move could transform United's left flank without blocking their longer-term targets, while Mitchell gains the chance to leave on his own terms rather than depart as a free agent.
Guirassy's Dortmund Contract Complicates a Potential Deal
Serhou Guirassy represents a different challenge. The Borussia Dortmund striker has thrived this season and remains locked in a contract through 2028, giving the Bundesliga club no pressure to sell. Team Talk emphasizes that Guirassy's 64 goals in 102 appearances underline the experience and prolific finishing United seek. Dortmund would demand a substantial fee or require a release clause to be triggered before parting with their star.
United previously monitored Guirassy in 2023 when he played on loan at Stuttgart, but ultimately signed Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta instead. A fresh pursuit now signals changing priorities. Any agreement would likely cost United significantly and could intensify competition for Benjamin Sesko, the Slovenian striker United view as central to their long-term rebuild.
Martial Remains Available as a Free-Agent Option
While United explore Mitchell and Guirassy, former club forward Anthony Martial lingers on the free-agent market. Team Talk reports Martial rejected a two-year deal worth roughly £12.9 million from Libyan club Al-Ittihad Tripoli and is instead weighing offers from Spanish and Russian clubs. At 28, Martial could provide a low-cost depth option if United wish to pursue him, though his injury history remains a concern.
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