Arbeloa seeks Real Madrid players for Fulham transfer window
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:58 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
New Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa aims to sign players from his former club, Real Madrid. Among his targets are attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono, who is available on loan and attracting interest from over a dozen teams, and full-back Fran Garcia, potentially available after Real's recent acquisition of Marc Cucurella. Forward Gonzalo Garcia may also be a target, depending on his status following Real's pre-season tour. Arbeloa has ties with all three players, which may assist in negotiations, as he takes on his role leading Fulham after a successful stint at Real.
- •Alvaro Arbeloa has signed a three-year contract with Fulham.
- •Mastantuono is sought after on loan by numerous clubs.
- •Fran Garcia's transfer availability follows the signing of Cucurella.
- •Gonzalo Garcia's future depends on Real Madrid's pre-season plans.
- •Arbeloa has previously coached these players at Real Madrid.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid forward emerges as a leading target for Arbeloa at Fulham
- 7:58 AMYahoo Sports — Arbeloa eyes Real Madrid players for Fulham
"New Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa is keen on bringing some of his former Real Madrid players to Craven Cottage, including attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono, full-back Fran Garcia and forward Gonzalo Garcia. Mastantuono is available on loan, although it is understood competition for his signature includes at least 12 clubs across Europe, while Fran Garcia is could be sold following Real's signing of left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.
"Fulham’s newly-appointed head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has made Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia his primary transfer target as he begins reshaping the squad at Craven Cottage. According to Lyall Thom...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 6:45 PMReal Madrid forward emerges as a leading target for Arbeloa at Fulham
Fulham’s newly-appointed head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has made Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia his primary transfer target as he begins reshaping the squad at Craven Cottage. According to Lyall Thom...
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 7:58 AMArbeloa eyes Real Madrid players for Fulham
New Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa is keen on bringing some of his former Real Madrid players to Craven Cottage, including attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono, full-back Fran Garcia and forward Gonzalo Garcia. Mastantuono is available on loan, although it is understood competition for his signature includes at least 12 clubs across Europe, while Fran Garcia is could be sold following Real's signing of left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.
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