Manchester United have reignited their interest in Julian Ryerson, making fresh contact over a potential summer move.
The Borussia Dortmund full-back had been on the club’s radar earlier in the year, and his World Cup form has now revived the pursuit.
His performances for Norway have caught the eye. Ryerson produced arguably his finest display in the shock last-16 win over Brazil, largely keeping Vinicius Junior quiet with a disciplined, tireless showing.
Amid the noise around Erling Haaland, his contribution nearly went unnoticed.
Manchester United renew contact for €30m Dortmund full-back Ryerson
United’s renewed approach was reported by German outlet BILD. Michael Carrick’s side are said to have contacted the 28-year-old’s representatives again, though several other leading European clubs are monitoring him too. The move fits a clear positional need.
The Norwegian would address a genuine gap. United have been searching for a right-back, with Noussair Mazraoui troubled by fitness problems and Diogo Dalot’s attacking output underwhelming. Ryerson’s numbers offer exactly what they lack.
His creativity is a standout trait. Last season he provided 15 assists in the Bundesliga, a tally bettered only by Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, and 18 across all competitions. That end product from full-back makes him a rare commodity.
Dortmund, though, would rather keep him. The German club regard Ryerson as a key leader and plan to open talks over a new contract once the World Cup ends. He is currently tied to Signal Iduna Park until 2028.
A sale is not impossible, however. Dortmund are understood to want an offer in excess of €30m (£25.6m) to consider parting with him, a significant return on the €5m they paid Union Berlin in 2023.
Any deal may hinge on United’s wider business. Ryerson’s future, like several of their targets, could depend on how quickly Carrick’s midfield rebuild takes shape after a frustrating window.
