Real Madrid poised to ‘make £58.5m summer bid for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz’ as Zinedine Zidane targets Spanish international
- Fabian Ruiz is being courted by Real Madrid following a good season with Napoli
- The Spanish international has not missed a minute of Champions League football
- Zinedine Zidane is looking to add firepower in midfield over the summer
Napoli are preparing themselves for a bid from Real Madrid for midfielder Fabian Ruiz this summer.
The Spanish international has been a key player for the Serie A side this season, making 31 appearances in all competitions and playing 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Now, Real Madrid are looking to add firepower in the centre of the park and are poised to make a £58.5m (€70m) bid for Ruiz in the coming months, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.
Fabian Ruiz has been an instrumental figure for Napoli and Real Madrid are now interested
The report details that Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is preparing to make a move for Ruiz in an attempt to freshen up options in midfield.
The trio of Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have been challenged by Uruguayan youngster Fede Valverde this season, yet Ruiz could add more of a playmaker option.
The left-footed midfielder is versatile in that he can play in a number of different midfield roles and is known for his vision and close control.
He has scored three goals in 31 games in all competitions this season, and has not missed a minute of Champions League football as Napoli look to progress to the knockout stages.
After the stalemate at the San Paolo, the return-leg is at the Camp Nou on March 18.
