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

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

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

Ryerson joined the German club in 2018 and since then has made 109 appearances and is consolidating in the first team.

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

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 his debut in 2020, has also attracted interest from clubs in Italy, according to The Athletic.

At the other end of the field, Brighton striker Reda Khadra’s loan to Sheffield United has been canceled with the 21-year-old joining Birmingham instead.

The German striker is a product of Borussia Dortmund’s youth system but his time at Sheffield did not go as well as expected.

At the other end of the field, Brighton striker Reda Khadra’s loan to Sheffield United for the whole season has been cancelled

After joining with the intention of making the deal permanent, Khadra has not started a game since November and only played 16 games.

The Germany Under-21 international was not called up for Sheffield United’s last two matchday squads and was an unused substitute against Coventry.

Roberto de Zerbi won’t have a huge transfer window with limited finances but his main task is to keep world champion Alexis Mac Allister at the club – which they can confidently do.