Latest: Juventus initiate contact with PSG for Fabian Ruiz

Serie A side Juventus have started talks with PSG for a possible transfer of Fabian Ruiz this summer.

According to reports by Italian news outlets Tutto Sport and Tutto Mercato Web (via Madein Foot), the Bianconeri have identified Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz as the perfect player to fit the engine room in their current project.

Juventus have already initiated contacts with PSG’s director of football, Luis Campos, in recent days to test the waters over a potential summer transfer. While the sporting director has indicated stalling all new signing negotiations and contract renewals till the conclusion of their Champions League campaign, which ends with the final scheduled on May 30 against Arsenal, PSG have proceeded internally with their own set of targets.

Despite not taking any concrete moves, Les Parisiens have been steady in their progress to secure players like Julian Alvarez and Maghnes Akliouche. PSG set asking price for Fabian Ruiz

PSG set asking price for Fabian Ruiz

Ruiz remains one of the first names on the team sheet for head coach Luis Enrique, even after his injury. However, his current deal with PSG expires next summer, and this situation is making the French giants consider a sale of the Spaniard if a respectable offer arrives. Right now, they have named their asking price around the figure of €30 million, under which no negotiations are expected to begin.

Much of Juventus’ approach for the 30-year-old will depend on their participation in the Champions League next season. Currently, they are sitting sixth on the Serie A standings with 68 points, two away from 4th-placed Roma with just one matchday to go. Otherwise, the Old Lady have a confirmed place in the Europa League, and several sales in their present squad could trigger the signing of Ruiz from PSG.