Oxford United are reportedly interested in securing the signing of Charlton Athletic defender Alex Mitchell this summer.
Matt Bloomfield's side are targeting an immediate return to the Championship after being relegated to League One last season.
They have been alerted to the availability of the Charlton defender who made 31 appearances as the club were promoted from League One in the 2024/25 season.
He found himself on the fringes of the Charlton team at the start of last season and he was subsequently loaned out to Plymouth Argyle.
Mitchell instantly became a popular figure at Home Park and he ended the campaign as the Supporters Player of the Year.
Plymouth enjoyed a positive second half of the season under the stewardship of Tom Cleverley as they almost secured a play-off place.
The Pilgrims are keen to strengthen their squad this summer but they could be gazumped in their efforts to sign Mitchell according to Football League World.
Oxford have entered the race to sign the defender with Charlton open to sanctioning an exit.
The club are amongst the League One promotion favourites and they could justify their place at the top of the betting if they can keep hold of their key players alongside adding more quality.
At 24 years old, Mitchell is still approaching the prime of his career and he would be an astute signing for any leading League One club.
