Reports in Spain claim Real Madrid are aiming to agree a deal to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek.
The Poland international is leaving Anfield when his contract expires at the end of the month following six seasons with The Reds.
He lost his place in Rafa Benitez's first team to Jose Reina and has opted to move on to preserve his international position.
Real Betis have been linked with the 34-year-old, but speculation in Spain has suggested Primera Liga leaders Madrid also want Dudek.
Iker Casillas is the undisputed No.1 at the Bernabeu, but his understudy Diego Lopez is being tipped to join Villarreal over the summer.
That would leave Real requiring cover for Casillas and Dudek has emerged as a live option for the club.
According to AS, a deal has been agreed with Dudek's agent, although there is a split in the Real camp about the merits of signing the former Feyenoord keeper.