Aston Villa are reportedly keen on signing 26-year-old Norwegian full-back Julian Ryerson from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.
According to Sky Sports Germany, Aston Villa are keen on 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson. But they will face stiff competition from fellow Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion in the race to sign him from the Bundesliga club.
The 26-year-old defender has shown his quality with Borussia Dortmund, and he might fancy the opportunity to showcase his qualities in England now. Aston Villa need more defensive quality and depth in their squad, and they could certainly use another right-back. Ryerson could compete with Matty Cash for the starting spot at the West Midlands club.
Aston Villa are currently fourth in the league table, and they are pushing for Champions League qualification. The Villans will be hoping to compete for major trophies, and they need a quality squad. Unai Emery will have to plug the gaps in his squad during the summer transfer window, and signing a quality right-back could prove to be a wise decision.
Julian Ryerson will fancy Aston Villa transfer
Ryerson certainly has the physical and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and he could be a key player for Aston Villa. The Norwegian defender is at the peak of his powers, and he will look to prove himself in the English top flight. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa can secure an agreement for him.
The opportunity to join an ambitious club in the Premier League will be a tempting proposition. If Aston Villa manage to secure European qualification for next season, they will be an attractive destination for most players. In addition, they have a proven winner like Unai Emery in charge. The Spanish manager should be able to attract top players as well.
Ryerson will help Aston Villa tighten up defensively, and he will help them going forward as well. He could prove to be an upgrade on Matty Cash next season. Aston Villa have also shown interest in other right-backs, including Trai Hume.
The 26-year-old defender will certainly hope that the two clubs can sort out an agreement in the coming weeks. He will be looking to take up a new challenge at this stage of his career, and a move to the Premier League would be ideal.
