A verbal agreement in principle for César Palacios, a 21-year-old Spanish attacking midfielder, to join Como was reached in late May but did not proceed, despite the player's representatives considering the agreement finalized. Subsequently, proposals were received from Oporto and Osasuna, among others. At present, none of these offers have progressed significantly. Additionally, new Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has asked his club to explore the possibility of signing the Real Madrid academy player, who is evaluating his options before making a joint decision with Madrid on his future.
Palacios made 5 appearances in LaLiga during the 2025/2026 season and has 12 caps and 7 goals for the Spain U19 national team. His contract with Real Madrid runs until June 30, 2027, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €7.50m. According to reports from mid-2026, a potential transfer fee to Como was approximately €10 million.
