Tyrick Mitchell has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Chelsea, with the Premier League side said to be eyeing a move for the Crystal Palace defender. Speculation is gathering pace as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of a crucial second half of the season. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Juventus, Manchester United and Liverpool decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. So far in this season, Chelsea are conceding 2.4 goals a game (12 in 5), more than they'd like compared to the Premier League standard. The hope is Tyrick Mitchell adds a bit of steel and helps make them tougher to break down. Speculation continues to connect Chelsea with Marcos Llorente, Gessime Yassine and Abdukodir Khusanov while no fresh rumours surround Crystal Palace. Can't get enough Chelsea transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for the latest transfer news as it happens.