Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan is close to signing for Real Sociedad after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. Personal terms have been agreed in principle and Ryan, who has entered the final year of his Brighton contract, is expected to undergo a medical this week. Scottish Premiership runners-up Celtic were also considering a move for Ryan, with new manager Ange Postecoglou keen to work with the Australia 'keeper again following their time together with the national side. Postecoglou picked Ryan as his No 1 for the Socceroos at the 2014 World Cup and their 2015 Asian Cup triumph. Ryan is keen to be a first-choice goalkeeper at his next club and the possibility of that happening at La Liga side Sociedad proved decisive.

Source: Sky sports July 04, 2021 12:56 UTC