Fulham nears agreement to sign midfielder Manuel Angel from Real Madrid

Fulham is pursuing a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Manuel Angel before the summer transfer window closes. Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa aims to reunite with several former Castilla players, having already signed Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios this summer. Angel, 22, has made seven appearances under Arbeloa but currently sits outside the first-team plans at Real Madrid. The Spanish club is reportedly willing to offload the midfielder and expects to include a sell-on clause or buy-back option in the transfer agreement. Fulham currently leads the efforts to secure the player, though the club faces a tight deadline to complete the signing. The move would mark the third time this summer that Fulham has acquired a player directly from the Real Madrid youth setup.

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