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Fulham negotiates to sign Real Madrid's Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:50 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Fulham negotiates to sign Real Madrid's Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia
Summary

Fulham is in advanced talks to acquire Real Madrid players Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia. The negotiations are reportedly moving quickly, with Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa advocating for both signings. Real Madrid is amenable to letting the players go, seeking more first-team experience for them. Palacios, a young midfielder, has shown promise with seven appearances for Madrid and a strong season with the club’s reserve team. Garcia, a striker, is expected to fill the position left by Raul Jimenez, recently transferred back to Wolverhampton. Both players are seen as potential reinforcements for Fulham.

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Status Watch
  • •Fulham is in talks for Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia.
  • •Both players seek more first-team opportunities.
  • •Palacios scored 15 goals for Madrid's reserve team last season.
  • •Garcia scored 13 goals in 21 starts for Real Madrid.
  • •Raul Jimenez has left Fulham, creating a need for a new striker.
Latest Updates
  • 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Fulham Set For €50m Real Madrid Double Deal
  • 3:52 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Fulham agree deal for Madrid's García
  • 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Fulham close in on €30m Real Madrid midfield ace
  • 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Fulham advancing talks for Real Madrid's Palacios
  • 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Fulham in advanced talks to sign Real Madrid duo Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia
What they're saying
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Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Fulham for forward Gonzalo García to join the Premier League club, sources have told ESPN, and are close to another which will see midfielder César Palacios make the same move.

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Fulham agree Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios deals in major Real Madrid swoopFulham have moved quickly, and with purpose. According to The Athletic, the club have agreed deals to sign Gonzalo Garcia...

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Fulham Transfer Talks Step Up for Cesar Palacios as Real Madrid Double Deal Edges CloserFulham look to be moving with real intent in the transfer market, with The Athletic reporting that the club are ...

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