Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz

Liverpool join race for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz

epa08235983 Napoli's Fabian Ruiz celebrate the victory at the end of the Italian Serie A soccer match Brescia Calcio vs SSC Napoli at the Mario Rigamonti stadium in Brescia, Italy, 21 February 2020. EPA-EFE/FILIPPO VENEZIA

Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Napoli’s Fabian Ruiz, with Barcelona and Real Madrid both frequently linked to the midfielder.

El Mundo Deportivo cite a report in the Sunday Express that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp believes the Spain international would suit the style of the Premier League and would be willing to sanction an €80m move.

The central midfielder has made 32 appearances for the Italian side this campaign and is developing into one of the most highly-rated Spanish stars.

Diario AS first reported on Madrid’s interest in the player last summer and he has also said to be a long-term of objective of their El Clasico rivals Barcelona.

Interest from the Camp Nou is logical due to the uncertainty over the long-term futures of central midfielders Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal and Sergio Busquets.

Fabian received his first senior Spain cap in June and has impressed in Serie A following a €30m transfer from Real Betis in the summer of 2018.

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