by DAVE MARTINEZ

Is Daniel Royer the New York Red Bulls’ long sought after transfer target?

According to AOK.DK, FC Midtjylland is set to transfer Royer, 26, to the Red Bulls for 1.5 million krone – or roughly $224k.

So who is Daniel Royer? The 5’9″ Austrian international features on the left wing for Midtjylland, but can also play on the right. He has featured for Hannover 96 and FC Koln in Germany’s Bundesliga and has also competed in the Austrian Bundesliga with Austria Wien, where he earned Champions League experience. He has earned six senior national team caps to date.

According to AOK, he is currently in the United States undergoing a medical. The deal may be announced as early as this week.

“It is true that we are working to find a new club to Daniel, and right now there are various options in the game,” Claus Steinlein, sporting director of FC Midtjylland, told AOK. “But I can not tell which clubs it is all about.”

Currently, the Red Bulls deploy Mike Grella on the left midfield slot and Alex Muyl on the right. Against NYCFC, Grella was moved to the right wing, leaving options for Royer upon his arrival. New York also continue to boast little-used Designated Player Gonzalo Veron as an option on the wings, but he has played just 421 minutes through 13 appearances this year.

For those unfamiliar with Royer, here is a highlight reel package of his play: