Real Madrid complete Fulham double deal as Rodri sweepstakes heats up

insider's latest transfer roundup touches on Trevoh Chalobah as well, but the main focus is on Real Madrid's business. The club has formally completed a double sale to Fulham, with Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios both confirmed as new Fulham players under Alvaro Arbeloa. Garcia's move is worth €40 million plus €2 million in add-ons, and Real Madrid have kept a 30 percent sell-on clause and matching rights. Palacios has joined for €10 million, also with a sell-on clause and matching rights. Romano noted that matching rights are not the same as a buy-back: Real Madrid will be informed of any offers, but the decision on a return belongs to the player. Both contracts are signed. Franco Mastantuono could be the next player to leave Real Madrid. River Plate wanted him on loan, but Real Madrid prefer him to stay in Europe and keep adapting. Fiorentina are leading the race for a loan deal, with clubs from France and Spain also showing interest. Talks are still ongoing over how the salary will be covered. Mastantuono's exit is being prepared while Real Madrid continue their pursuit of Yan Diomande, and more departures are expected before the window closes. Rodri remains the big one. Real Madrid have already added Bernardo Silva to their midfield this summer and now want to reunite him with his former Manchester City teammate. The club is in official negotiations with City and has been in contact with Rodri's camp, with the player open to the move. City, though, have chosen to slow things down since the talks began last week. They want to see whether other clubs enter the race and believe Barcelona could do exactly that, especially after Frenkie de Jong's injury. That explains the Barcelona rumors of the last 24-48 hours. The next move depends on Rodri's decision.