Newly promoted Italian club Palermo are interested in signing Fulham attacker Bryan Ruiz, according to Sky Sport Italia.

Ruiz is a target for Palermo
Ruiz is a target for Palermo

The Costa Rican international featured heavily in his country's successful World Cup campaign which saw him net two goals in the tournament.

But Ruiz had a stuttering career as a Fulham player in the Premier League which saw him farmed out to PSV Eindhoven in January.

His contract is due to run out in the summer of 2015 and will be allowed to leave for a nominal fee if Palermo made an approach.

Fulham will begin their adventure back to the Premier league away to Ipswich Town on 9th August.