Arbeloa in Real medical

"We have agreed a fee with Real Madrid for the transfer of the player, subject to him completing a medical," a Liverpool spokesman told the club's official site.

Arbeloa said on Tuesday that he is close to joining the Primera Liga giants, who have reportedly offered 4.5million for the his services.

The 26-year-old's first-team place at Anfield came under scrutiny after the arrival of England defender Glen Johnson from Portsmouth.