Real Madrid are looking to bolster their defence by signing Raul Albiol, and have reportedly approached Valencia with a bid.

Spanish daily Marca yesterday claimed that Real had bid €15 million Albiol, who has been impressive for Valencia and is also a Spanish International.

Now, the player's agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon, has confirmed on radio station Cadena SER that negotiations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage, and said the player's price would be discussed over the next couple of days.

"Albiol is ambitious and, therefore, he will do whatever is best for him, so long as there's an agreement between all parties," said Quilon.

"No player at Valencia is not transferable. The only difference between one player from the other is the price.

The agent, who also represents full-back Alvaro Arbeloa, fueled further speculation of the Liverpool man moving to the Bernabeu as well.

"He has one year left in his contract and Rafa Benitez knows that it would be best to sell him off now," Quilon claimed.