Arsenal and Newcastle United are leading the race to land Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz if recent reports are to be believed.
The Gunners are keen to bolster their options in this summer's transfer window and football.london has previously reported that Mikel Arteta wants to add a midfielder to his ranks in the coming months. Porto playmaker Fabio Vieira is set to join Arteta's side, football.london understands but that hasn't stopped the north Londoners from being linked with a host of other midfielders across Europe.
Leicester City maestro Youri Tielemans is one name that has been mooted as a potential target whilst Napoli star Ruiz is another name to be linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.
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Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport have reported that Arsenal are the most interested party in the Spanish international, with Newcastle also said to be keen on the 26-year-old. Ruiz has just over 12 months left on his contract at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium whilst La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been linked with the former Real Betis star, who has made it no secret of his desire to return to the Spanish top-flight one day.
"It’s flattering to hear about these clubs' interest in me, that's for sure," he said earlier this year when asked about reported interest Real and Barca. "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."
