Liverpool are keen on completing a summer move for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, according to the Express.
The likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester United are all interested in signing him, too.
Ruiz is valued at £74 million by Napoli, having shone for the Serie A giants since joining from Real Betis in 2018.
The 23-year-old has previously caught the eye against Liverpool in the Champions League, with Napoli beating them twice in the last two seasons.
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Although the Reds’ midfield is well-stocked, a lack of guile can be the one main shortcoming. It is a midfield full of industry, provided by the likes of Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum, but an extra dimension can be required at times.
Ruiz could bring just that, averaging 1.5 key passes per game in Serie A this season, which is more than any Liverpool midfielder in the Premier League.
A silky presence who can dribble with the ball but also get through lots of defensive work – 1.7 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per match in 2019/20 – he is also younger than the Reds’ middle men, representing a long-term option.
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