As per Football.London, Arsenal are interested in signing Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who has reportedly rejected a new contract with the Italian club. His contract with the club expires in the summer of 2023.
As per Il Mattino (via Get Italian Football News), the Spaniard has rejected a new contract and the Partenopei could look to cash him in this summer.
Ruiz joined Napoli from Real Betis in 2018. He has made 166 appearances for them in all competitions, scoring 22 goals and making 15 assists. His current market value is €55 million, as per Transfermarkt.
According to Correiredello Sport, Newcastle United have already set aside £40 million for the Spaniard but will have to compete with more clubs for his signature.
According to the aforementioned Football London report, Barcelona and Real Madrid are also interested in bringing the 25-year-old back to La Liga.
Ruiz had earlier expressed his elation when asked about his links with the two Spanish giants. He had said:
"It’s flattering to hear about these clubs' interest in me, that's for sure. Right now, I only think of Napoli, I am very comfortable here and we have big challenges ahead. The idea of returning to Spain in the future is always present: it is my home."
Arsenal looking for a central midfielder in the summer
After a striker, central midfield is perhaps the most important area to improve for Mikel Arteta this summer. While Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey have performed well at times, their consistency has been doubted by many.
Add to that Partey's injury issues and Xhaka's disciplinary issues. The Gunners also have Sambi Lokonga and Mohamed Elneny as covers in midfield.
However, they are still not at the level that Arsenal would want to reach next season onwards.
Hence, Ruiz could be a great signing for them as he has been one of the best midfielders in Serie A in recent years. He controls the game well, which is exactly what Arteta needs.
However, with Real Madrid and Barcelona offering Champions League football, it could be hard for Arsenal to convince the Spaniard to join them.
As per the aforementioned Football London report, the Gunners have also been linked with the likes of Ruben Neves and Youri Tielemans.
zopbdmns
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Edu and Arteta please stop talking about the players just do the needful action speaks louder than words.This time we need serious players Fabian Ruiz arsenal fans we shall one day die of heart attack bcoz as a team u keep disappointing the fans season after season.This system of bringing half becked players we are tired we want trophies not positions as a position it's also a trophy.
Zohbcoruz
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arsenal want all the players in the world yet they can't even complete a single deal, unserious club
Haaabdkmp
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Rumours again
Lekdlor
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There is another good player who can chance Arsenals fortunes and that player is Renato Sanchez of Lille he has pace , he has power a box to box midfielder who can easly creates opportunities and score as many goals as he can
My brother i don’t know you but GOD will bless you for me Renato sanchez is the best option
vitadstyz
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Looking at market price and the terrain in the premiership, Tielemans is the best amongst other midfielders
Pomadeotu
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Bring in Tielemans and Fabian Luiz
Rumbimoyz
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let's say goodbye wants always wants finished it Arsenal
AlhajiArsenal
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I hate all this nonsense
Patadmrstz
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Arsenal they should invest in Zichenko Jesus Gnabry Gondogun Arsenal will challenge for anything there if they bought those players But if they want to bring Morata Di marco Isak Hickey Still will remains mid table team
itsdjepic
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Arsenal should just concetrate on Tiellemans because he is the only player who is likely to switch to the Emirates rather than Neves who is so expensive and wants to play only for a team which is in the Champions league this term
It’s a rumour
Cotclmrst
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confuse club they don't even no who to sign stupid club
mikel Arteta always confused by signing player he busy scouting players for others club to buy
beceklmnsz
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AFC don't need CMs who can't run in the EPL. He's similar to Xhaka. Not needed. Get Tielemans and Zinchenko
voselmnosu
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you are correct my Gunner
Mimacdeiko
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Too slow like mesut Ozil. We don’t like
bodcdpt
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confuse club they don't even no who to sign stupid club
Capeioru
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Arsenal should just concetrate on Tiellemans because he is the only player who is likely to switch to the Emirates rather than Neves who is so expensive and wants to play only for a team which is in the Champions league this term
If Neves only wants to play for a team in champions league then he should never have joined Wolves.
witbceimpt
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let lokonga to go on loan
voselmnosu
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There is another good player who can chance Arsenals fortunes and that player is Renato Sanchez of Lille he has pace , he has power a box to box midfielder who can easly creates opportunities and score as many goals as he can
voselmnosu
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Arsenal should just concetrate on Tiellemans because he is the only player who is likely to switch to the Emirates rather than Neves who is so expensive and wants to play only for a team which is in the Champions league this term