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Arsenal on high alert as PSG set €45m price tag for European champion star, report says

Arsenal on high alert as PSG set €45m price tag for European champion star, report says

According to multiple reports, Arsenal have entered talks with Paris Saint-Germain to sign UEFA Euro 2024 winner Fabián Ruiz, and new information supports the claim that the Gunners are keen to sign the Spaniard.

The Daily Express reports that Arsenal want to repeat their success with David Raya by loaning Ruiz from PSG. In addition, journalist Duncan Castles notes that the Premier League team Are with the aim of a one-year loan with purchase obligation.

However, if the English club want the 28-year-old, a possible deal will depend on them selling one of their current midfielders. CaughtOffside reports, citing sources, that Arsenal are still interested in Ruizwhom they see as a viable option to strengthen their midfield.

Furthermore, reporting suggests that PSG have set a price tag of €45 million for the player. This focus on Ruiz also comes after suggestions that Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino would prefer to stay in Spain.

Ruiz shone during Spain’s successful UEFA Euro 2024 campaign. The PSG midfielder started all six matches and contributed two goals and two assists as Spain won the title.

He was impressive all round, averaging 1.7 key passes and 65.2 passes per game and achieving a pass completion rate of 91 percent. His outstanding performance underlined what a fantastic tournament he has had with La Roja.