Premier League
Real Madrid has a new front open with Fulham, which has placed Brahim Díaz, a 27-year-old forward, among the players of interest to Álvaro Arbeloa to reinforce his squad. The Spanish coach knows the player well and wants to try to bring him to the Premier League during this summer market.
The interest has not yet translated into a known formal offer, but it fits with the movements Arbeloa has been making since his arrival in London. The coach has already looked several times to his former club to incorporate players he knows firsthand.
Arbeloa knocks on Real Madrid's door again
Arbeloa's arrival at Fulham has created a direct link with the white team. The coach signed until 2029 and since then has looked to Madrid for some of the reinforcements he wants for his first full season in the Premier League.
Brahim is now one of the players that Arbeloa likes. The Malaga-born player can play on both flanks, as an attacking midfielder, or even supporting the striker, a versatility that Arbeloa is familiar with from his recent spell on the Real Madrid bench.
The Moroccan international played 42 matches during the last season, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists in 1,665 minutes. He was not a regular starter, but he had involvement in various attacking positions.
This is the opportunity that Fulham wants to explore. Brahim faces stiff competition for minutes in Madrid, and the English club could offer him a more significant role in their attack during the 2026/27 season.

Brahim wants to keep fighting for a spot
Brahim's situation does not currently point to an easy exit. The player has returned to preseason with the intention to continue, and his renewal with Real Madrid until 2030 is agreed, although it is still pending the official announcement.
Furthermore, the forward started against Ferencváros last Saturday, a sign that he continues to be part of José Mourinho's rotations during the preparations for the new season.
However, the competition is significant. Mourinho has several alternatives for the attacking positions, which could limit the available minutes when the official competition starts.
For Real Madrid, this situation will be crucial before making a decision. There is no contractual need to sell Brahim, and any departure would have to be in response to a proposal that compensates the club and also convinces the player.
Fulham insists on Brahim as a star signing
This wouldn't be Arbeloa's first move in the Real Madrid transfer market. Fulham already closed the signing of César Palacios for around 10 million euros this summer and has also worked on other players linked to the white academy.
Arbeloa's knowledge of the squad explains why he is looking back to Madrid. In Brahim's case, he already knows what he can offer him after having worked with him before his move to England.
The next move now depends on Fulham. If the interest turns into a specific proposal, Real Madrid will have to decide whether to open the door to negotiate for Brahim or keep the forward within the squad for the upcoming season.
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