Liverpool are among four clubs reportedly targeting Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, according to reports from Italy.
Calciomercato reported that the Reds were joined by Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona in showing an interest in the 23-year-old Spain international.
Having come to Napoli from Real Betis in summer 2018, he made 40 appearances for them last season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists.
Ruiz played against the Reds twice last season in the Champions League group stage and could face them again in the coming weeks, with the two clubs once again paired in the same group in the competition.
Former Liverpool and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso spoke out in praise of the Napoli man earlier this year, saying that his manager Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with the 23-year-old’s performances for the Serie A side. [via casanapoli.net]
Alonso said of Ruiz: “He has great quality in playing the ball with speed and his way of interpreting football also helps his teammates.” [via casanapoli.net]
These Liverpool fans on Twitter feel that Ruiz would be a fine addition to the Reds’ squad:
he is the player we need ,probably the best midfielder in serie A,spain regular ,dictates the pace of the game,great eye for goal & pass with great composure & workrate.
— YNWA/6TIMES (@MFS10_9_11) September 12, 2019
He’s unreal
— RyanThomas (@RyanTx77) September 12, 2019
@LFC plz bring in the next Xabi
— Andres (ABitToxic) (@AndresLFCTR) September 12, 2019
Great player fits us perfectly great work rate and energy as well as abit of creativity
— rob jones (@robjone95669996) September 12, 2019
Looked a fine player against us last season. I’d be in favour of this
— IrishScouser (@irish_scouser) September 12, 2019
Baller but don’t see a midfielder coming in
— Sean Sheeran (@miniriise) September 11, 2019
Do you think Liverpool should try to get Ruiz from Napoli next year? Join in the discussion by commenting below!
