La Liga superpowers Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will go head to head in their battle to sign Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
Ruiz, who is expected to play a key role for La Roja at this summer’s European Championships, has been heavily linked with a move back to Spain in 2021.
The former Real Betis schemer has established himself as one of the top midfielders in Italy in recent seasons but he has stalled on a contract extension in Naples.
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According to reports in Italy, as covered by Diario AS, Ruiz has now rejected two extension offers from the club and wants to leave.
If he continues to opt against a new deal, Napoli will look for a sale in the coming months, to avoid the potential of a long running free transfer battle or a reduced price in 2022.
Both Spanish sides are rumoured to be willing to pay in the region of €45m for the 25-year-old but Napoli are determined to stick to their €60m asking price this summer.