Newcastle United may have to consider a refresh in their right-back department as the summer transfer window nears. Eddie Howe has had to rely heavily on Kieran Trippier in that full-back position with Tino Livramento sidelined on more than one occasion this season. That in itself has not been ideal, though, with the Bury-born defender now 35 years old and also not the most reliable from an injury perspective.
The Blaugrana are understood to be in the market for a reliable and cost-effective right-back as backup for Jules Kounde for next season. In fact, as per the report, Barcelona have already held opening talks with Ryerson's camp, with the right-back understood to be open to a summer transfer. Nothing is concrete or advanced at this point, though, but there appears to be interest from both parties to make the move happen.
