Arsenal set to miss out on Napoli star who has ‘ruled out’ Emirates move but could land 21-year old fullback

Arsenal have been linked with a transfer move for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, but the player has reportedly “ruled out” the London club as a destination.

Although the 25-year old was thought to be high on Mikel Arteta’s summer wish list it looks like Ruiz is favouring a move to either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid.

However, a surprise deal appears to be on for 21-year old Peruvian full-back Jhilmar Lora with technical director Edu identifying players in the South American market.

Here is everything you need to know about Fabian Ruiz and Jhilmar Lora including what has been reported about their moves to Arsenal:

Who is Fabian Ruiz? Napoli midfielder linked with Arsenal move

Fabian Ruiz is a 25-year old midfielder who plays for Serie A side Napoli.

The Spanish international joined the Italian club in 2018 from Betis with Napoli reportedly paying a €30 million buyout clause in the player’s contract.

Ruiz has been a stand out in Naples this season, making 28 appearances across all competitions and scoring six goal.

A former Spain Under 19 and Under 23 international, he won his first cap for the men’s senior side in 2019 and has gone on to make 15 appearances for his country.

What has been reported? Faian Ruiz snubs Arsenal interest

Ruiz has been linked away with a move away from Napoli for months now with Italian publication ArenaNapoli reporting Arsenal had made contact with the club over the Spaniard.

However, the Daily Star have reported that the player has “ruled out” a summer switch to the Gunners and would prefer a move to either PSG or Real Madrid.

The British tabloid were quoting Italian journalist Raffaele Auriemma, who was speaking on Italian TV station TeleClubItalia.

He said: “I believe that Fabian Ruiz will leave Napoli at the end of the season.

“There’s been a proposal from Arsenal but I understand that the player doesn’t want to join the Gunners.

“The midfielder is waiting for other offers, be they from Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid.”

Who is Jhilmar Lora? Peruvian fullback linked with Arsenal

Jhilmar Lora is a 21-year old right back who currently plays in his native Peru for Sporting Cristal.

Despite his young age, the defender has already won six caps for the Peruvian men’s national side and helped his club to a second place finish in last season’s Liga 1.

The player has been described by Peruvian football manager Roberto Mosquera as “an excellent and interesting player” as well as a “great promise for Peruvian soccer” by others.

He has already made 40 first team appearances for Sporting Cristal and is said to have “remarkable acceleration and creative abilities”.

What has been reported about Arsenal’s move for Jhilmar Lora?

Football.London are reporting that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu have identified the player has a potential summer transfer target.

The site references difficulties in signing players from second tier European leagues, due to Brexit, as the reason that the London club are focusing more on the South American market.

It also claims that the Peruvian fullback isn't the only player in the region that the Gunners are monitoring.