Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow seem to have shown an interest for Japan international Ritsu Doan, according to Sports Express.

It was reported that Spartak Moscow, whose transfer focus is on promising young players, are considering 22 year-old Charly Musonda (Chelsea) and 20 year-old Doan (Groningen).

Doan joined Groningen from Gamba Osaka in June 2017, and recorded 29 appearances and 9 goals in his first season in the Eredivisie. His performance garnered him attention and he was selected by sports magazine France Football as a candidate for the Ballon d’Or young player category.

In his second season, Doan amassed 32 matches, 5 goals and 3 assists. He earned his first international cap for Japan September 2018 and to date, has played 13 matches and scored 3 goals.

Doan, whose current market value is set at 7.5 million euros, is contracted to Groningen until June 2021. He has been reported to have attracted interest from Ajax, PSV and Southampton.

Spartak Moscow are one of the top sides in the Russian Premier League, and have won a record 10 championships.

Doan will be representing Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup, where they will play Trinidad and Tobago (5 June) and El Salvador (9 June).

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Source: Yahoo

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