Barcelona are reportedly keeping close tabs on Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
Barca were linked with Fabian over the summer, as were their arch-rivals Real Madrid.
Although no move bore fruition, Mundo Deportivo and Gazzetta dello Sport both report sporting director Eric Abidal was at Lecce’s stadium yesterday to watch the Spaniard.
It comes despite the official explanation for his visit being in aid of a possible partnership with Lecce over some of their young players.
Barcelona are reportedly keeping close tabs on Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
Barca were linked with Fabian over the summer, as were their arch-rivals Real Madrid.
Although no move bore fruition, Mundo Deportivo and Gazzetta dello Sport both report sporting director Eric Abidal was at Lecce’s stadium yesterday to watch the Spaniard.
It comes despite the official explanation for his visit being in aid of a possible partnership with Lecce over some of their young players.
The 23-year-old is highly rated in his native Spain, having helped La Roja win the European Under-21 Championship in June.
Although he has four years left on his Napoli contract, talks are under way to improve his deal.
Calciomercato.com expects an agreement to be reached worth €3m a season plus bonuses and without a release clause.