The Australian moved to the Emirates for the remainder of the season after falling out of favour with Graham Potter – and his words suggested he isn’t intending to return to the Amex.
And according to The Sun, he might not have to, as the Gunners hope to sign him on a permanent deal this summer.
Ryan made his debut for Mikel Arteta’s men in the 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on February 6 after number one Bernd Leno was missing.
Although Ryan will predominantly be used as a back-up to the German, Arteta is keen to tie the 28-year-old down a longer-term deal, alongside Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid.
Technical director Edu will now look to work on the finer details to get an agreement finalised with Albion. Ryan is under contract until 2021.
Meanwhile, Brighton full-back has suffered a knee ligament injury whilst on loan at Red Bull Salzburg.
The Austrian club have confirmed Bernardo will miss several weeks – likely to be sidelined until March.
Bernado has already missed Salzburg’s last four games since picking up the injury against SV Ried on January 27.
We’ve also rounded up all of the other Brighton and Premier League transfer headlines:
1. Sheff Utd turned down Sharp approach
Sheffield United turned down a loan approach from Yorkshire neighbours Rotherham United for Billy Sharp. United would have had to subsidise Sharp's wages if he had made the temporary switch to the New York Stadium. (Sheffield Star) Photo: DAVE THOMPSON
2. Free agent duo discussed by NUFC
Free agent strikers Daniel Sturridge and Ahmed Musa have been discussed by Newcastle, who are missing their key man Callum Wilson for up to eight weeks due to a hamstring injury. (Eurosport) Photo: Clive Brunskill
3. Palace join Dragusin race
Crystal Palace have joined Newcastle in the race for Juventus defender Radu Dragusin, whose future “hangs in the balance” with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Sport Witness) Photo: Chris Ricco
4. Leeds sign Liverpool teenager
Leeds United have signed 16-year-old defender Cuba Cline from Liverpool, as confirmed by the player via his Instagram account. Cline has represented England at under-15s level. (Various) Photo: Pool