Fulham hold talks with ex-Real Madrid boss Arbeloa over replacing Silva

Fulham hold talks with ex-Real Madrid boss Arbeloa over replacing Silva

Fulham have reportedly held talks with former Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa over potentially replacing Marco Silva.

Silva, 48, has officially ended his five-year spell Craven Cottage and will replace Real Madrid-bound Jose Mourinho at Benfica.

According to The Athletic, Fulham have held talks with former Real boss Arbeloa, 43, over potentially replacing the Portuguese coach.

Arbeloa was hired after Real Madrid’s surprise decision to sack Xabi Alonso but could now be joining the new Chelsea manager in the Premier League.

The former right-back was unable to steady the ship at Real Madrid, however, and was dismissed on Tuesday (June 9).