Fulham are competing against Juventus to sign Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid this summer, and they are set to complete the move for his signature ahead of the Bianconeri.
Juve have been [keen on signing Garcia over the last few seasons](https://talkjuve.com/2026/06/23/jose-mourinho-blocks-juventus-move-for-real-madrid-star/) as they continue to search for a new striker to add to their squad. The Bianconeri have monitored his situation and remain interested in bringing him to Turin.
Fulham lead Juventus in race for Garcia
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Last summer, Juventus attempted to sign Garcia, but after his superb Club World Cup campaign, Real Madrid decided to keep him in their squad for the season because Kylian Mbappe was not fully fit at the start of the campaign.
However, Garcia struggled for regular playing time afterwards, as the Frenchman is an undisputed starter at the club. This has made it difficult for the young striker to secure consistent opportunities, and he now faces another challenge to play regularly this season.
According to [Tuttomercatoweb](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/juventus/?action=read&idnet=dHV0dG9qdXZlLmNvbS03ODcyOTg), Garcia could be allowed to leave, and Real Madrid want 60m euros for his signature. Fulham are currently the favourites to complete the transfer, with the London club pushing to secure an agreement.
Juventus face challenge in Garcia pursuit
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Fulham’s advantage comes from their manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, who was one of the coaches Garcia worked with at the Spanish club. The former defender is pushing to bring Garcia with him to the London side, which could make their offer more appealing.
This situation makes it harder for Juventus to complete the signing. The Bianconeri are also likely to face financial difficulties in meeting the 60m euros asking price that Real Madrid have placed on Garcia this summer.
The striker’s future remains uncertain, but Fulham’s interest and their connection with Arbeloa could give them a major advantage in the race. Juventus will need to find a way to compete if they want to secure his services.