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Fabian Ruiz won the Champions League with PSG last season (Picture: Getty Images)
Manchester United are interested in Paris Saint-Germain and Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz, but a successful move could prove very difficult to pull off.
The 29-year-old was a big part in PSG’s immense season last time round as they completed a treble of the Champions League, Ligue 1 and Coupe de France.
The Spaniard made 58 appearances across all competitions, 17 of which came in the successful Champions League campaign.
Ruiz started the final against Inter Milan alongside Vitinha and Joao Neves, the midfield trio which was hugely influential over the season under Luis Enrique.
After plenty of fine performances it is no surprise that Ruiz has attracted attention and Manchester United are reportedly admirers of the former Napoli man.
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French publication Foot Mercato report that there is interest from Saudi Arabia, specifically from Al-Nassr, and also from Old Trafford.
It is not the first time the Red Devils have been linked with Ruiz, as the English team were named as suitors for him when he made the switch from Napoli to PSG in 2022.
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Ruiz is at the Club World Cup with PSG this summer (Picture: Getty Images)
Would Ruiz want to swap Parc des Princes for Old Trafford?
A deal to sign Ruiz will be far from easy to secure, though, given the contrasting fortunes of Manchester United and PSG of late.
The French champions announced themselves as the best team in Europe last season, with their 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in the Champions League final leaving little doubt over that.
Whereas the Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League table and their defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final meant they missed their final chance to play Champions League football – or European football of any brand – next season.
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Manchester United have no European football next season (Picture: Getty Images)
Enrique does not want to lose Ruiz
PSG also do not want to let Ruiz go, with the Spaniard an important part of Enrique’s plans, as he was throughout the 2024-25 season.
The manager said of Ruiz earlier this year: ‘I’m very happy with what he brings on and off the pitch. He can still improve, like everyone else. He always plays hard, he’s always ready to play a minute or 90, he’s very important for us, I’m very happy with his performances.
‘He’s sometimes been criticized, but he’s one of my best midfielders. He knows how to play around his teammates. He can make assists, play between the lines, play without the ball, create chances, he has a good shot.
‘We mustn’t forget that he was voted the best player at Euro 2024.’
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Luis Enrique does not want to lose Fabian Ruiz (Picture: Getty Images)
The midfielder is under contract in Paris until 2027 and an extension is certainly a possibility if PSG want to guarantee that he will not be tempted away.
Manchester United, as ever, have been linked with a numerous players during this transfer window, including in central midfield.
While not in the same class as Ruiz, Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi is reportedly a name on their radar as he is available for just £9m due to a release clause in his Foxes contract.
The Red Devils are looking for improvement in multiple positions, with Bryan Mbeumo still their focus in attack as they look to get a deal done with Brentford.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana’s future is also uncertain and a replacement could be brought in, while other arrivals may depend on departures as the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony are on the transfer list but agreeing deals for the forwards, who are on huge contracts, is not easy.
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