Girona are close to finalizing an €8 million deal that could pave the way for the departure of Artem Dovbyk

The transfer window in Spain does not open for another 12 days, but Girona have already closed in on their third deal. Ladislav Krejci has already signed, Luciano Rodriguez will arrive after his participation for Uruguay in the Copa America, while the last to go to Montilivi is Abel Ruiz.

According to Brand, Girona are in advanced talks with Braga over a deal for Ruiz, which would be worth €8m – a player from the Catalans could also be included as part of the deal. The 24-year-old would arrive to strengthen the forward department, which already has Artem Dovbyk and Cristhian Stuani.

The imminent arrival of Ruiz could be good news for clubs interested in signing Dovbyk this summer, one of which is Atletico Madrid. The former Spain U21 international could be perceived as his replacement – Dovbyk has a €40m release clause.

It remains to be seen if Dovbyk ends up walking away GeronaAlthough all that matters for now is that another quality player is added to Michel Sanchez's squad for next season.