Fabian Ruiz 'wants Real Madrid move this summer'

Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz is reportedly keen to join Real Madrid during this summer's transfer window.

The Spain international's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, with Napoli believed to be open to selling him at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.

A number of clubs, including Manchester United, Barcelona, Newcastle United and Arsenal, have been credited with an interest in the midfielder, who has entered the final 18 months of his contract in Naples.

Real Madrid have also been strongly linked with the 25-year-old, and according to Mundo Deportivo, Ruiz wants to move to Los Blancos this summer over any other club.

The report claims that Napoli had initially been demanding €80m (£66.9m) for the Spaniard, but the asking price has now dropped to €50m (£41.8m), which is closer to Real Madrid's valuation.

Ruiz played under the Spanish club's head coach Carlo Ancelotti when the Italian was head coach of the Blues, and the 62-year-old is said to be keen for the deal to take place this summer.

The midfielder started his professional career at Real Betis, representing their first team on 60 occasions before moving to Napoli on a five-year contract in July 2018.