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Ryan Williams to Melbourne Victory


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By trofeo - 4 Jul 2013 11:05 AM

[size=8]Rookie Williams a Victory target[/size]
4 July 2013-SBS: Dave Lewis

Fulham rookie Ryan Williams could become the next Young Socceroos ace to join the A-League with Ange Postecoglou keen to bring him to Melbourne Victory.

The brother of Australia defender Rhys Williams, the 19-year-old flier caught Postecoglou's attention at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey where the Young Socceroos bowed out at the group stage.

The wide midfielder hinted after Australia's exit that he would be keen on a loan spell at an A-League club, with his deal at Craven Cottage - where he is a part of the under-21 team - still having a year to run.

But it's believed that Postecoglou wants the former Portsmouth junior, who joined the London club 18 months ago, as a permanent fixture, creating a possible stumbling block to any deal.

"I love Australia and the A-League has gone through the roof, there's loads of (overseas) clubs watching so it's something I'm thinking pretty strongly about," Williams told News Ltd after the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

West Australian Williams joined Pompey in 2010 on a scholarship and made four appearances for the first team before leaving for Fulham in January 2012. Last season Fulham loaned him out briefly to League Two Gillingham.

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By Ali07 - 7 Jul 2013 6:15 PM

Eastern Glory wrote:
Ain't happenin son. He's coming to Perth on loan ;)

Wouldn't be surprised. I do think that Ange wanting this to be a permanent shift is a major stumbling block. Have doubts that Williams would move if it weren't a loan.