Real Madrid midfield starlet leaning towards Italy move even as Fulham circle

Real Madrid midfielder Jorge Cestero, 20, is considering a move to Italy even as Fulham explore a potential transfer for the player. Cestero, who has been linked with Lille in Ligue 1, is weighing up various options for his next step in his development. The midfielder, who has impressed Jose Mourinho during pre-season, wants to move to Serie A. A transfer has not yet been finalized, but Cestero is open to the possibility.

Fulham could be another option for Cestero, as the Premier League club could reunite him with former manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who knows the Madrid academy well. However, Cestero is leaning towards a move to Italy, likely due to the opportunity for regular minutes. Mourinho, impressed by Cestero's potential, is keen to find a club that can provide him with consistent playing time, following a similar strategy with other young academy graduates.