--- title: "Juventus Eye Tyrick Mitchell Move Amid Growing Pressure on Pierre Sage" canonical: "https://readcrystalpalace.com/2026/11/02/tyrick-mitchell-juventus-transfer-pierre-sage-crystal-palace-crisis/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Naz Yusuf" section: "Crystal Palace News" published: "2026-11-02T20:50:00Z" modified: "2026-11-02T20:50:00Z" --- # Juventus Eye Tyrick Mitchell Move Amid Growing Pressure on Pierre Sage When an Academy product blossoms into a relentless Premier League defender, big clubs inevitably take notice. For everyone involved with Crystal Palace, that exact scenario is unfolding around [Tyrick Mitchell](https://readcrystalpalace.com/2026/10/28/crystal-palace-tiago-gabriel-january-transfer/) just as dark clouds gather over Selhurst Park. The 27-year-old left-back has come on leaps and bounds during his spell with the Eagles. He has now played over 250 times for the club, featuring in all eight Premier League games this season and finding the net twice. Mitchell reached a completely new level in recent campaigns as a wing-back, but speculation is mounting surrounding his long-term future as another European giant places him firmly on their recruitment radar. From a Palace perspective, losing Mitchell would hurt deeply. But coming in the middle of a wretched run of form that has put immense pressure on head coach Pierre Sage, it threatens to compound a brewing crisis in South London. ### Juventus Set Sights on Mitchell Amid Left-Back Void [Reports coming out of Italy](https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2026/10/28-152218230/la_juve_vuole_mettere_la_freccia_le_tre_piste_mercato_per_svoltare_a_sinistra/2) indicate that Serie A giants Juventus are actively seeking fresh options along the left flank between January and next summer. Andrea Cambiaso is their primary option, but he has struggled for form this campaign,failing to make an impact during a midweek 2-0 loss to Genoa. That setback has prompted the *Bianconeri* hierarchy to explore alternatives, with Palace’s Mitchell emerging as a high-priority target. Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali and sporting director Ricky Massara are ‘alive to every opportunity’ surrounding the defender. With Mitchell’s contract running until the summer of 2027, the Italian side believes a cut-price January deal could be achievable. Mitchell’s athletic attributes, durability, and tactical flexibility are viewed as massive assets in Turin. Decision-makers at the Old Lady view him as a potential bargain who would immediately raise the standard of their squad. ### Mounting Pressure on Pierre Sage After Spurs Defeat The speculation around Mitchell comes at the worst possible time for Pierre Sage, whose position as Palace manager has come under intense scrutiny following Saturday’s 2-0 defeat away to Tottenham Hotspur. - **13th-Minute Red Card:** Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was shown a straight red card following a VAR review,leaving Palace playing over 75 minutes a man down. - **Goals Conceded:** Archie Gray headed Spurs in front before Jan Paul van Hecke sealed the win. - **Grim Form Guide:** Palace sit in the Premier League relegation zone having managed just **one win from nine league fixtures**, alongside three consecutive league defeats. Speaking after the defeat at Tottenham, a defiant Sage addressed the growing speculation: > ***“I am really aware of the situation. I don’t like this situation. You can trust in me, I will never give up. I want to be the first on the pitch on Monday. If I have one hour, I will give my best for one hour. If I have ten years, I will give my best for ten years.”*** With a crucial UEFA Europa League tie against TSG Hoffenheim on Thursday, November 5, followed by the visit of title-chasing [Liverpool on Sunday](https://readcrystalpalace.com/2026/11/02/crystal-palace-mateta-banned-liverpool-clash/), November 8, Sage faces a high-stakes week to turn the team’s fortunes around before the international break. Palace completed significant business over the summer window following Sage’s arrival, bolstering several positions. Yet,Mitchell remains the main defensive anchor along the left side. | **Player** | **Previous Club** | **Fee / Type** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Dwight McNeil** | Everton | Swap Deal | | **Anan Khalaili** | Union Saint-Gilloise | £21m | | **Quinten Timber** | Marseille | £17m | | **Zavier Gozo** | Real Salt Lake | £11m | | **Darío Osorio** | FC Midtjylland | Loan | | **Óscar Mingueza** | Celta de Vigo | Free | | **Takehiro Tomiyasu** | Ajax | Free | | **Ben Chilwell** | Chelsea | Loan | | **Axel Disasi** | Chelsea | Loan | | **Honest Ahanor** | Atalanta | Loan | | **Walter Benítez** | PSV Eindhoven | Free | While additions like Ben Chilwell add top-flight experience, Mitchell represents essential continuity and defensive stability inside the Palace dressing room. Replacing a player with over 250 club appearances would test the club’s depth severely. ### Why the Eagles Must Act Quickly With representatives around the England-capped defender evaluating options, links to clubs capable of offering immediate European football present a genuine concern for Palace. The board already faces contract uncertainties surrounding key squad figures like Chris Richards and Jean-Philippe Mateta. However, Mitchell’s tactical versatility makes him arguably the most critical asset to protect. If Palace want to prevent a prolonged transfer saga from adding to Pierre Sage’s headaches during a pivotal winter stretch,resolving Mitchell’s contract situation or securing his long-term commitment at Selhurst Park must become an urgent priority.