Barcelona have reportedly stepped up their interest in Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.

The 23-year-old has established himself as a pivotal figure at the Italian giants, scoring eight goals in 59 appearances across all competitions.

However, the form of the attacker has inevitably led to interest from a number of clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.

According to El Mundo Deportivo, Barca are ready to make a formal approach for the Spaniard in one of the upcoming transfer windows.

However, Ruiz still has over three-and-a-half years remaining on his contract.

Although, the midfielder is said to have little interest in extending his stay in Serie A.