Arsenal has begun negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to potentially sign Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz, as reported by Football Transfers.
The 28-year-old was a standout performer at the recent Euro 2024 tournament, playing a vital role in Spain’s victory. Ruiz was selected for the UEFA team of the tournament and started in the final, where Spain won 2-1 against England.
The Gunners have had a slow start to the transfer window, without making any major additions to their senior squad. After challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title last season, Arsenal is looking to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s team to make a stronger push in the upcoming season.
According to Football Transfers, Arsenal is interested in Ruiz, with journalist Duncan Castles discussing his potential fit on the Football Transfer podcast.
Castles pointed out that Ruiz won more balls than any other player in the tournament and excelled in winning possession in the final third, which aligns well with Arteta’s pressing style. Ruiz is also known for his accurate passing and ability to beat opponents one-on-one, making him a suitable candidate for Arsenal’s system.
This interest in Ruiz comes as Arsenal may be losing Emile Smith Rowe, who is close to a move to Fulham.
Arteta will need reinforcements in the midfield for the 2024/2025 season, and Ruiz, who delivered exceptional performances at Euro 2024, could be an ideal addition.
Ruiz’s Euro 2024 stats are impressive: he played 544 minutes, scored two goals, provided two assists, had a 91.1% pass success rate, averaged 71.5 passes per game, and made an average of two dribbles per game, earning an overall rating of 7.60.
Despite his international success, Ruiz has not been a regular starter at PSG, logging only 1196 minutes in Ligue 1 last season. It remains to be seen whether a move to Arsenal would provide him with more playing opportunities, but the club appears eager to secure his talents for their midfield.
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