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Fulham are ‘confident’ they can sign both Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia this summer, with the pair keen to play in the Premier League under Alvaro Arbeloa.

Following a respectable campaign, Fulham are set to start a new era under Spanish manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who has signed a three-year contract with the Craven Cottage side, replacing Marco Silva.

Before moving to England, Arbeloa became head coach of Real Madrid during the second half of last season, replacing Xabi Alonso.

The Spaniard is now looking to reunite with Real Madrid youngsters Garcia and Palacios at Fulham.

According to Fulham insider Jack Kelly, the Cottagers are ‘confident’ they can sign both Palacios and Garcia, who are keen to play in the Premier League under Arbeloa.

Garcia had a much more prominent season among the two as the striker established his reputation as a dependable attacking option from the bench, making 39 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions last season, while scoring eight goals and providing three assists.

Palacios got promoted to the first team towards the end of the last season and made only five appearances for Los Blancos from the bench.

It remains to be seen whether Fulham are able to secure the signatures of the two Spanish youngsters, but they are feeling confident about doing so.

With the summer transfer window in full swing, the Cottagers will also be looking to make more quality signings that can immediately bolster the squad.

Fulham have been linked with Chibuike Nwaiwu for some time, but could face competition from Tottenham Hotspur for the Trabzonspor star.

The Cottagers have also been credited with wanting to sign Rennes midfielder Jordan James, but it has now been claimed the Craven Cottage outfit have no interest in signing him.

That news has boosted Crystal Palace‘s hopes of signing the midfielder.

However, Fulham could yet revise their stance and enter the race if no deal for James is agreed quickly.