Real Madrid are weighing up a move to snap up Levante striker Carlos Espi this summer, as per reports. The towering 21-year-old was named as the best U-23 player in the 2025-26 season after a fine campaign with his club.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Real Madrid are interested in a move for Espi, who has a release clause of only €25 million in his contract with boyhood club Levante. Los Blancos are keen to beat a number of Premier League sides, including Hull City and Brighton & Hove Albion, to the signature of the young striker.
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Carlos Espi enjoyed a fine season in LaLiga, scoring 11 goals in 25 appearances for Levante during the campaign. The 6’4 striker displayed various techniques to finish off chances predominantly in the box, earning a reputation for being a penalty box expert.
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho made it clear to the club upon his appointment that he wanted to bring in a box-dominant striker for the 2026-27 season. The imminent sale of Gonzalo Garcia to Fulham has opened up the possibility of a move for Espi to replace the Spaniard at the club.
Carlos Espi will provide a very different profile to what is available at the club with Kylian Mbappe and Endrick, especially due to his aerial ability. He has been closely monitored by the club for a while, with some reports dating their interest in him back to 2023.
Real Madrid are willing to pay the release clause for the striker and will accelerate the deal in the coming hours.
Real Madrid sell young midfielder to Fulham: Reports
Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sell midfielder Cesar Palacios to Fulham this summer, as per reports. The 21-year-old Spaniard is set to follow Gonzalo Garcia to the Premier League in a double deal orchestrated by Alvaro Arbeloa.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Fulham have agreed to pay €10 million for the 21-year-old attacking midfielder to join them on a permanent basis. The Spanish giants will retain a 30% sell-on clause in the deal, just as they will in the deal for striker Garcia.
Cesar Palacios made just seven senior appearances for Los Blancos, all in the 2025-26 season, before he decided to leave in search of regular minutes. He scored 15 goals in 32 appearances for the Castilla team during the season, as well, and is set to move London to be reunited with Arbeloa.
Edited by Sulayman Salahudeen
