Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson could be leaving the club.
According to a report from Sports Boom, Manchester United and Newcastle United are in pole position to sign the 28-year-old full-back. The player cost between £30m and £35m to sign and has been hailed as a ‘perfect player’.
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Julian Ryerson could improve both teams
Ryerson can play on either flank and could be a very useful player for both clubs. Manchester United need more depth in the full-back area and the Bundesliga defender could compete with Diogo Dalot for a starting spot. If the competition for positions becomes even more intense, it could lead to the growth of both players.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are in need of a replacement for Kieran Trippier, who is expected to leave. It will be interesting to see whether either club takes over the interest and makes a formal offer to sign the player. They have the resources to pay the asking price and there is no doubt that the defender has the quality to play in the Premier League. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
Ryerson has also been linked with a move to Liverpool. Sunderland, on the other hand, tried to sign him at the beginning of the season.
Ryerson may consider transferring.
The player is at the peak of his career and it may be the right time for him to take on a new challenge to prove himself in the Premier League. Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to join them would be a very exciting one for the Norwegian. Similarly, Newcastle has exciting and ambitious projects. It remains to be seen whether players will want to join them.
The 28-year-old has provided 13 assists in all competitions this season and could improve both teams at both ends of the pitch.
