Barcelona ramp up interest in Real Betis' Fabian Ruiz

Barcelona are on the hunt for a talented young player to fill the vacancy that Iniesta will leave in the summer. According to 'Mundo Deportivo', Ruiz is the frontrunner for the position. 

The 22-year-old has produced impressive performances at Betis this season, and has caught the eye of the Catalan giants for a while now, but the move to Camp Nou could be a step closer to reality.

Ruiz has a £26.2million release clause written into his contract, which is due to expire in the summer of 2023

Despite being the runaway leaders in La Liga, Barca will be looking to bolster their squad in the transfer window for a shot at European glory in the Champions League next season.