Everton want to sign Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz
Everton are in the race to sign Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz this summer with the Serie A side ready to let the Spaniard go, according to Gonfia Larete.
The 26-year-old is having a relatively productive season for Gli Azzurri with six goals and three assists from a deep-lying role in the middle of the park.
Despite this, Ruiz appears likely to be heading for the exit door in Naples with the Toffees in a contest with Newcastle United for his signature next season.
Frank Lampard will need a new central midfielder with Donny van de Beek set to return to Manchester United when his loan spell expires at the end of this season.
Allan could also be heading out of Goodison Park with Mauricio Sarri wanting to reunite with the Brazilian at Napoli in a reverse move of Ruiz’s if he opts to leave Serie A [Il Messaggero].
Straight swap
Sarri want Allan in Naples, the player wants to return as well, Everton are keen on Ruiz; this is a superb opportunity for both clubs to get a relatively stress-free transfer done.
What Farhad Moshiri and Lampard price Allan at hasn’t been disclosed anywhere but he is the wrong side of 30 years of age for some so he won’t be raking in any records this summer.
If Ruiz is looking for an increased wage then the Premier League is the place for him and a simple swap deal could be the way to go for these two entities.
They both want the others’ player so there is really no need to even discuss a transfer fee with them both being of a relatively similar ability.
There is a big chance here to be very smart in business with the only potential stumbling block being Ruiz’s eyes swaying towards the incredible riches of the Magpies.
In other Everton news, one Toffee made it into Alan Shearer’s Premier League team of the week after the 1-0 victory against Manchester United.
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