Álvaro Arbeloa close to becoming Fulham head coach

Short overview
Álvaro Arbeloa is on the verge of being appointed as Fulham's new head coach. Meanwhile, Rúben Amorim and Matthias Jaissle top AC Milan's managerial shortlist.
Álvaro Arbeloa is on the verge of becoming the new head coach of Fulham, according to reports. The former Real Madrid defender is close to finalizing a deal with the Premier League club.
In other managerial news, Rúben Amorim and Matthias Jaissle are the top candidates on AC Milan's list as the Serie A side searches for a new head coach.
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