Talks underway: Barcelona eye up BVB star Julian Ryerson | OneFootball

With the recently overlooked talents Cole Campbell and Julien Duranville, or Salih Özcan, who has played a minor role for some time, Borussia Dortmund has several candidates for a winter transfer. Until now, Julian Ryerson did not belong to this category, but a highly interesting sporting option seems to be emerging for him.

According to a report by Sky, FC Barcelona is interested in Ryerson, who is apparently considered as a backup for right-back Jules Koundé by the Catalans. Barcelona is likely looking for a relatively inexpensive player to replace the French national player and seems to have stumbled upon Ryerson in this context.

BVB apparently open to talks

According to information from Sky, there have already been initial talks with the player's side. Presumably to assess whether Ryerson could imagine a move to Barcelona with the intended role. How the 28-year-old feels about it is unclear. However, it is conceivable that Ryerson, also considering the 2026 World Cup and his regular spot in the Norwegian national team, does not necessarily want to take the risk of mostly sitting on the bench.

However, Ryerson, who can also play on the left side of defense and has already been used in a back three at BVB, is not an undisputed regular player in Dortmund either, as he was only in the starting eleven eight times in the first 14 Bundesliga matchdays.

Meanwhile, BVB is said to be fundamentally open to talks. If a good offer comes in, Borussia would likely release Ryerson despite a contract running until 2028. However, it is not yet known what size an offer would have to be for BVB to consider it. It is likely, though, that in return, a new signing for the right flank would be sought, as only Yan Couto would remain as a trained alternative.

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