Real Madrid’s La Fabrica Talent Manuel Angel Linked with Fulham Move Before Transfer Deadline
Real Madrid is set for limited activity as the transfer window approaches its closure later this week, but some significant transactions will take place, particularly concerning La Fabrica players. Several signings and sales within their B team, Castilla, have already occurred, and another movement could materialize toward the Premier League in the coming days.
Since assuming the role of head coach at Fulham, Alvaro Arbeloa has expressed a desire to reunite with several of his former Real Madrid/Castilla players. The Premier League club has already secured the signings of Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios, and now, a third player might be on his way to Craven Cottage before the transfer deadline.
Earlier this summer, Manuel Angel emerged as one of the players Arbeloa aimed to recruit, and new reports from The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath indicate that Fulham has intensified their efforts to acquire the 22-year-old midfielder.
Real Madrid Willing to Offload Angel Before Deadline
Angel, who has made seven appearances for Real Madrid under Arbeloa’s management, finds himself in a position where he has outgrown Castilla but does not yet meet the standards for the first team. Consequently, it makes sense for him to be transferred, and the opportunity to reconnect with his former coach is likely appealing to the La Fabrica graduate.
Real Madrid is not expected to demand a high transfer fee for Angel, but they will likely seek to include a substantial sell-on clause and/or a buy-back option in any deal, as is customary for departing La Fabrica talents. Fulham appears well-placed in this pursuit but faces a race against the clock to finalize an agreement before the summer transfer window shuts later this week.
Real Madrid will not see much movement before the transfer window closes later this week, but there will still be business done – particularly when it comes to La Fabrica. A number of signings and sales have already been made in relation to Castilla, and in the next couple of days, another could be on their way to the Premier League.
Since taking over as Fulham head coach, Alvaro Arbeloa has made it clear that he wants to be reunited with several of his former players at Real Madrid/Castilla. The Premier League side have already signed Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios, and now, a third player could be on his way to Craven Cottage before the transfer deadline.
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Earlier in the summer, Manuel Angel was identified as one of the players Arbeloa wanted to sign, and it’s now been reported by The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath that Fulham have stepped up plans to secure the services of the 22-year-old midfielder.
Real Madrid willing to offload Angel before deadline
Angel, whose seven appearances for Real Madrid have all come under Arbeloa, is one of the players that has outgrown Castilla but is not considered good enough for the first team. Thus, it makes a lot of sense for him to be offloaded, and the prospect of being reunited with his former manager is one that the La Fabrica graduate will surely jump at.
Real Madrid are unlikely to command a high fee for Angel, although they will surely look to include a significant sell-on clause and/or buy-back option in any agreement, given this formula is always followed when it comes to departing La Fabrica talents. Fulham are certainly well-placed to win this race, although they are racing against time to ensure that a deal can be done before the summer transfer window closes later this week.
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