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Reported Newcastle target Joe Bryan chooses his preferred destination

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Bristol City left-back Joe Bryan has been linked with numerous Premier League clubs including Newcastle United.

Joe Bryan of Bristol City during the Pre-Season Friendly between Bristol City v Cheltenham Town on July 10, 2018 in Weston-Super-Mare, England.

Joe Bryan has more than likely played his last game for his boyhood club.

The Sun (July 25, page 51) reports that Bristol City need to cash in on the 24-year-old due to the fact he has just a year left on his contract. Bryan is understood to be valued at a very affordable £6 million.

And according to The Mirror (25 July, page 49), Newcastle United could offer him the chance to play in the Premier League next season.

The Magpies have needed a more attack-minded left-back for some time and Bryan fits the bill.

West Ham are also reportedly keen, where Bryan would provide back-up to Arthur Masuaku with Aaron Cresswell being turned into a centre-back.

Latest reports in the Daily Star, however, are a blow to the hopes of Newcastle, West Ham and even Wolves, who had identified Bryan as a back-up option should a £16 million move for Oleksandr Zinchenko fall through.

Joe Bryan of Bristol City(C) celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Nottingham Forest at Ashton Gate on December 16,...

It is reported that Bryan would prefer to move to the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig, who have acted as a platform for the likes of Naby Keita and Timo Werner, top of his wishlist. Augsburg and Mainz are also interested.

The Star adds that Leeds United and Middlesbrough are also interested in Bryan but Bristol City will not sell to a Championship rival.

Joe Bryan and Matty Taylor of Bristol City celebrates their victory after the Caraboa Cup Fourth Round match between Bristol City and Crystal Palace at Ashton Gate on October 24, 2017 in...