Arsenal have intensified their push to sign an experienced midfielder at the end of the ongoing season
Mikel Arteta was looking at strengthening his midfield during the January transfer window but missed out on key targets
Reports now suggest the Gunners have opened talks with Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz with the view of bringing the player to the Emirates
Napoli are understood to be more than willing to offload the 25-year-old but potential suitors must meet his £16 million valuation fee

Premier League giants, Arsenal, have reportedly opened talks over the possibility of signing Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz in the summer.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was desperate to add a versatile midfielder within his ranks during the January transfer window but ended up without one.

Fabián Ruiz of Napoli celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and SS Lazio at Stadio San Paolo on August 01, 2020 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by SSC NAPOLI/SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images) — Napoli are understood to be more than willing to offload the 25-year-old but potential suitors must meet his £16 million valuation fee. Photo by SSC NAPOLI.
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Arsenal set sights on Fabian Ruiz

The north Londoners are now understood to have set their sights on bringing Ruiz to the Emirates once the window opens.

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The Mirror reports Arsenal have already held initial talks with the midfielder's representatives to discuss a possible switch to the Premier League at the end of the season.

According to the publication, Arteta is ‘a big fan’ of Ruiz and feels the midfielder would significantly improve his squad.

Would Napoli sell Ruiz in the summer?

Ruiz, who has been an integral squad member in Napoli’s Serie A title push this term will have just a year left on his contract at the end of the ongoing campaign.

It is understood Napoli are open to selling the 25-year-old but potential suitors must meet the player's £16 million valuation fee.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will have to be wary of competition from a number of clubs in their pursuit for the services of the Napoli ace, with Man United also believed to be eyeing his services.