Rene Meulensteen today confirmed that Bryan Ruiz has been given permission to speak to a number of clubs ahead of a potential loan deal until the end of the season.
Ruiz, who was signed from FC Twente for £10.6million in 2011, has started just
one game since Meulensteen replaced Martin Jol at Craven Cottage.
The Costa Rica forward, 28, has been linked with a move to Real Betis and
Meulensteen said: “We have allowed Bryan to talk to a number of clubs to see if
something can come out of that. He is a very good player but he has got a World
Cup coming up and I can understand that he wants to play. I can’t guarantee
that. There is some contact in Spain and Holland could be another option.”
Meulensteen is confident of keeping hold of Dimitar Berbatov amid interest from
Arsenal. The Fulham boss said: “He is a Fulham player and a very important
player for us. He has quality and experience. He can do things that make him
stand out from others. He is an exceptional player.”
