Brighton are interested in right-back Julian Ryerson after his strong performances for Union Berlin

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Brighton are interested in Norwegian right-back Julian Ryerson following his strong performances with Union Berlin… with the 25-year-old defender out of contract in the summer

  • The 25-year-old defender has amassed 109 appearances for Union Berlin since joining.
  • The Norway international will be a free agent in the summer as interest grows.
  • International 15 times with Norway, Brighton and clubs from Italy fight for Ryerson

Brighton are exploring the possibility of bringing Union Berlin right-back Julian Ryerson to the Amex.

The 25-year-old has impressed in Germany and will be a free agent in the summer, although Union Berlin have the option to extend his contract by one year.

Ryerson joined the German club in 2018 and has made 109 appearances, establishing himself in the first team.

Brighton are exploring bringing Norway and Union Berlin right-back Julian Ryerson to the Amex

Brighton are exploring bringing Norway and Union Berlin right-back Julian Ryerson to the Amex

Ryerson, 25, joined the German team in 2018 and has established himself in the first team with strong performances.

Ryerson, 25, joined the German team in 2018 and has established himself in the first team with strong performances.

The defender, who has also made 15 appearances for Norway since making his debut in 2020, has also attracted interest from clubs in Italy, according to The Athletic.

At the other end of the pitch, Brighton striker Reda Khadra’s season-long loan to Sheffield United has been canceled and the 21-year-old is heading to Birmingham in his place.

The German striker is a product of the Borussia Dortmund academy but his time at Sheffield did not go as well as expected.

At the other end of the pitch, Brighton striker Reda Khadra's season-long loan to Sheffield United has been cancelled.

At the other end of the pitch, Brighton striker Reda Khadra’s season-long loan to Sheffield United has been cancelled.

After joining with the intention of making the deal permanent, Khadra hasn’t started a game since November and has only made 16 appearances.

The German under-21 international was not selected for Sheffield United’s final two matchday squads, and was an unused substitute against Coventry.

Roberto de Zerbi is not prepared to have a big transfer window with limited finances, but their main task is to keep World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister at the club, which they are confident they can do.