Fulham seeks Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia under coach Arbeloa

Fulham Gonzalo Garcia Álvaro Arbeloa Real Madrid transfer

Fulham, now managed by former Real Madrid boss Álvaro Arbeloa, has been linked with a move for 22‑year‑old striker Gonzalo Garcia. The Cottagers' interest intensified after the departure of Raul Jiménez, which left a 13‑goal gap in their attacking options. Garcia, a product of Real Madrid's academy, made 39 appearances last season, tallying 13 goals and five assists. Real Madrid originally planned to allow his exit, but the appointment of José Mourinho halted the process, as the Portuguese coach wants to keep the striker as backup for Kylian Mbappé and Endrick. Fulham is also considering a season‑long loan for Franco Mastantuono, but the primary focus remains on securing Garcia. With Real Madrid indicating they wish to retain the forward, Fulham is exploring alternative striker targets to fill the void left by Jiménez.

The transfer saga underscores Fulham's strategy to reinforce its attack ahead of the 2026‑27 Premier League season under Arbeloa's leadership.