Manchester United are closing in on a busy summer transfer window, with two midfield signings already agreed before attention turns elsewhere.
The club is set to imminently announce the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Ederson, agreed with Chelsea and Atalanta respectively, strengthening their engine room considerably.
Having addressed central midfield, the Red Devils are now reportedly turning their focus toward rebuilding their full back positions on both sides of defence.
German outlet Bild has reported that Manchester United are considering a summer move for Borussia Dortmund right back Julian Ryerson and have already held initial talks with his representatives.
Ryerson has established himself as one of Europe’s most effective offensive right backs, combining attacking output with reliable defensive quality throughout this campaign.
The Norwegian international has been in exceptional form at the World Cup, particularly impressing in a standout display against Brazil where he effectively contained Vinicius Junior.
His numbers at club level are equally compelling, having supplied 18 assists across all competitions last season, demonstrating his consistent threat in the final third.
The 25-year-old’s ability to read the game and succeed in one-on-one situations, using his pace, physique and tackling, makes him a highly appealing option for the right back role.
Transfermarkt currently values Ryerson at £25 million, though Borussia Dortmund may seek a premium fee given his impressive World Cup performances on the international stage.
United will be hoping to secure a deal at a reasonable figure as they look to rebuild a defensive unit that has required significant attention over the course of recent seasons.
The timing of the pursuit makes sense for both club and player, with Ryerson at an age where he could represent a long-term solution at Old Trafford for years to come.
If the Red Devils can finalise deals for Ryerson alongside their incoming midfielders, it would represent a highly productive and purposeful summer of recruitment for the club.