Real Madrid close to youngster’s sale as Fulham push for full ownership for €60 million

Real Madrid close to youngster’s sale as Fulham push for full ownership for €60 million Premier League club Fulham have been pushing to sign Real Madrid youngster Gonzalo Garcia, with Alvaro Arbeloa keen to reunite with him . The 22-year-old previously played under Arbeloa during his stint with Los Blancos in the second half of last season. Madrid have a squad brimming with stars, and someone like Gonzalo is unlikely to get many minutes in the upcoming season, making a sale realistic and sensible. According to AS , Real Madrid are edging closer to reaching an agreement with Fulham over the transfer of Gonzalo Garcia, but the two clubs are still negotiating the structure of the deal rather than the overall valuation. Formula remains the final obstacle The Cottagers are prepared to pay €60 million to sign the 22-year-old on a permanent transfer and acquire 100 percent of his rights. On his way to Fulham. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Real Madrid, however, would rather accept €30 million while retaining 50 percent of the striker’s rights, believing he could become even more valuable in the future. The report suggests the transfer is now very close, with discussions centred around the formula more than whether Gonzalo will leave. Fulham’s position is understandable. The Premier League club see Gonzalo as a key part of their long-term project and want complete control over the player. Madrid, meanwhile, are looking to follow a model they have successfully used in recent years with players such as Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon and previously Brahim Diaz, allowing young talents to leave while keeping a significant stake in their future. Real Madrid still believe in Gonzalo The club’s reluctance to sell all of Gonzalo’s rights reflects the confidence they still have in his potential. Set to reunite with Alvaro Arbeloa. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images) The academy graduate has impressed Jose Mourinho during pre-season and continued his strong form by scoring in Real Madrid’s recent training match against Leganes . Even with fierce competition in attack, Real Madrid appear convinced that his story at the club is far from complete. With both clubs moving closer together, a compromise now looks increasingly realistic. Whether that comes through a lower fee with a sell-on percentage, a buy-back clause or another negotiated formula remains to be seen. It seems like a matter of time before Fulham eventually reach an agreement to sign Gonzalo.