Arbeloa Targets Real Madrid Youth Star César Palacios for Fulham Move

Álvaro Arbeloa has made his first priority clear since taking over at Fulham: reuniting with a former protégé from Real Madrid. The newly-appointed Fulham boss is pushing to bring attacking midfielder César Palacios to Craven Cottage. The 21-year-old spent last season under Arbeloa at Real Madrid Castilla and even featured in seven senior matches for the first team under the Spaniard's guidance. Palacios, who has one year remaining on his contract with Real Madrid, is now being lined up for a move to the Premier League. Sources indicate Fulham are closing in on an agreement, with Arbeloa eager to hand his former youth star a chance to shine at the top level. For Palacios, the transfer represents an opportunity to kick-start his career under a coach who knows his game inside out.