• Premier League

Fulham's Ruiz bid accepted by Twente

ESPN staff
August 30, 2011
Bryan Ruiz has also been linked to Tottenham Hotspur © PA Photos
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Fulham have agreed a £10.6 million fee with FC Twente for Costa Rica forward Bryan Ruiz, according to reports.

Ruiz, 25, has been linked to Tottenham this summer after expressing a desire to play in the Premier League - but it seems Fulham have now won the battle for his signature.

The Cottagers have picked up a solitary point from their first three league matches this season, netting just one goal and looking short of invention in the final third.

New boss Martin Jol has been eager to add a striker to his goal-shy squad, and last week lodged an unsuccessful bid of £4.3 million for Ruiz's team-mate Nacer Chadli.

Ruiz's arrival could pave the way for Andy Johnson to complete a transfer to Leicester, who are rumoured to be interested in the former England international.

Ruiz, who can operate on the wing or as a central forward, won the Eredivisie with Twente under Steve McClaren's leadership.

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