Fulham have been approached over a potential move for free-agent Dani Carvajal, with the former Real Madrid captain emerging as a possible solution to their defensive concerns.
TeamTalk reports that intermediaries have presented the 34-year-old to several Premier League clubs, including Fulham, Liverpool and Manchester City. No formal offer has been made, and the west London club are understood to be weighing up whether to pursue the experienced right-back. ([teamtalk.com](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/liverpool-man-city-gifted-dani-carvjal-signing-real-madrid-icon-fulham-transfer))
Fulham weigh up Dani Carvajal move
Carvajal has been without a club since leaving Real Madrid at the end of last season after 13 years at the Santiago Bernabéu. He departed with six Champions League winners’ medals and 26 major honours, although his recent campaigns have been affected by injuries and a decline in regular playing time. ([teamtalk.com](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/liverpool-man-city-gifted-dani-carvjal-signing-real-madrid-icon-fulham-transfer))
The prospect of a move to Craven Cottage is linked to Carvajal’s relationship with Fulham head coach Álvaro Arbeloa. The Spaniard was appointed on a three-year contract in July after working in the Real Madrid set-up, giving him an established connection with a player he knows well from their time in the Spanish capital. ([fulhamfc.com](https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/july/07/alvaro-arbeloa-appointed-fulham-head-coach/))
Fulham’s interest comes as Arbeloa’s side have endured a difficult opening to the Premier League season. They lost 3-2 to Crystal Palace on 5 September, their third consecutive league defeat after earlier reverses against Chelsea and Sunderland, leaving the new manager under pressure to improve results. ([cadenaser.com](https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2026/09/06/arbeloa-no-levanta-el-vuelo-con-el-fulham-tres-derrotas-consecutivas-en-premier-league-cadena-ser/))
Carvajal is keen to continue playing and has also held discussions with clubs in Spain, while interest has reportedly emerged from Major League Soccer, the Saudi Pro League and elsewhere in Europe. His availability without a transfer fee could appeal to Fulham as they assess whether additional defensive experience is needed outside the traditional transfer window. ([teamtalk.com](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/liverpool-man-city-gifted-dani-carvjal-signing-real-madrid-icon-fulham-transfer))
Any move would represent a significant gamble given Carvajal’s age and recent fitness record, but it would also give Fulham a defender with extensive experience of elite-level football. Their next Premier League fixture is away to Liverpool at Anfield on 12 September. ([cadenaser.com](https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2026/09/06/arbeloa-no-levanta-el-vuelo-con-el-fulham-tres-derrotas-consecutivas-en-premier-league-cadena-ser/))
