Despite signing Marc Casado and Marc Bernal, Barcelona have not stopped looking for additional reinforcements in the midfield, especially after Bernal suffered a serious injury that will keep him out of action for up to 12 months, prompting Barcelona to accelerate their efforts to find a suitable replacement.
This search comes in light of the possibility of Frenkie de Jong moving if the club receives a tempting offer, and the condition of Pablo “Gavi” after his injury to the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus remains uncertain, which could greatly affect the player’s progress.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, the club is paying particular attention to the situation of Fabian Ruiz, who has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world in recent months.
After starting as a substitute under Luis Enrique, Ruiz has become a regular at Paris Saint-Germain, forming a successful partnership with Warren, Zaire-Emery and Vitinha, which prompted Manuel Ugarte to move to Manchester United.
Ruiz had a great performance at the last European Championship, where he was one of the most prominent players in the Spanish national team under Luis de la Fuente. His contributions were vital in La Roja’s victory in the tournament, and he was selected in the ideal team. At the Camp Nou, Ruiz is a major target for the club, who are closely monitoring his situation.
Fabian has not ruled out the possibility of leaving Paris Saint-Germain, and he may be ready to return to La Liga, where Barcelona could be his preferred destination.
Although Laporta and Deco would need to make a significant financial effort to complete the deal, Fabian has been close to Barcelona on several previous occasions but the deal did not materialize.
Will Barcelona succeed this time in luring Fabian Ruiz to the Camp Nou? Only time will tell.