Fulham close on Arbeloa as Summerville and Palacios moves explored
Fulham join Osasuna and Como for Real Madrid midfielder Cesar Palacios at Arbeloa’s request. The 21-year-old is keen on the Premier League and could cost around £6m after five senior Madrid outings.
Jose Mourinho endorsed Alvaro Arbeloa to chairman Shahid Khan after Marco Silva’s departure, with Fulham working to finalise the Spaniard’s six-strong backroom staff despite his difficult Real Madrid spell.
Fulham shortlist Crysencio Summerville to bolster wide options after Harry Wilson exit, with Álvaro Arbeloa expected to arrive. West Ham accept they are likely to sell after relegation, though doubts persist over the winger’s consistency and physicality following recent fitness issues.
Fulham are set to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa on a three-year deal after Marco Silva’s exit. He led Real Madrid to 2nd in La Liga and a Champions League quarter-final. Arbeloa’s first game in charge is set to be at Chelsea.
Academy forward Kayden Sessegnon signs a Fulham scholarship. The England U16 cap, nephew of Ryan and Steven, hit a hat-trick in May’s U16 Cup final, with Kyle Grant, Benji Oluyemmy and Zach Brief also signing.
Fulham are among Premier League clubs eyeing Atalanta’s Raoul Bellanova, a versatile right-sided Italy international not in Maurizio Sarri’s plans after making 36 appearances last season.
Ex-Fulham winger Harry Wilson is set to join Leeds on a free after his Fulham contract ended. Spotted training in Portugal, the 28-year-old is close to a long-term deal after a failed 2023 deadline-day move.
