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title: "Trio of Premier League giants interested in Barcelona striker"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/trio-of-premier-league-giants-interested-in-barcelona-striker/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jay Williams"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2017-10-15T14:40:56Z"
modified: "2017-10-15T14:40:56Z"
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# Trio of Premier League giants interested in Barcelona striker

**There is currently a heated debate going on in the Transfer Tavern between the fans of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.**

Each set of fans believe that they will win the race to capture a Barcelona starlet.

[According to The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/premier-league-trio-manchester-city-11345941), Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are all tracking Barcelona striker Abel Ruiz, who is impressing in the youth systems for club and country.

The 17-year-old is currently playing for Barcelona B and is highly rated by Barcelona, who are keen to negotiate a new contract with their prize youngster to prevent other clubs from poaching him.

With just a year left on his contract after this season, the trio of Premier League sides could be eyeing a cut-price deal for Ruiz, who has a £3m buy-out clause in his deal.

Manchester City have been monitoring the situation while Chelsea and Arsenal have already made contact with Abel Ruiz’s representatives over a possible move.

The Spain under-17 striker has been featuring for his country at the under-17 World Cup.

Ruiz reportedly wants to stay at Barcelona but may move away if first team opportunities are looking sparse.

Our landlord believes that Ruiz is a top talent and would thrive in the Premier League one day.

**Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea fans – Would you like to sign Ruiz? Let us know below…**