Newcastle United are reportedly one of five Premier League clubs whose scouts have been regularly watching 21-year-old Real Betis midfielder Fabián Ruiz.
Arsenal, West Ham, Everton and Chelsea have also had representatives watching 21-year-old Ruiz. This is according to a report in El Confidencial, which also states that Barcelona scouts have submitted glowing reports of the youngster back to Nou Camp.
Ruiz is said to be a 'jewel in the crown' of Real Betis, and has a €15m release clause written into his contract.
Betis are keen to extend his contract - which runs until 2020 - and subsequently increase the value of the release clause, however Ruiz's agent Álvaro Torres is not so keen on the idea.