The Polish goalkeeper, who was released by the Reds this summer, had also been linked with a move to Feyenoord but now looks set to complete a move to the Bernabeu.

Dudek, who starred for Rafael Benitez's side in their 2005 Champions League triumph in 2005 revealed he was delighted by the prospect of joining the Primera Liga champions.

"I will fly to Spain to pass medicals (in the next 24 hours)," he told www.liverpoolfc.tv. "On the same day I will sign a contract and will be presented as a new Real player. I hope so and I am really happy with this.

"The offer from Real overshadowed all the others. I was considering a return to Feyenoord, Jacek Krzynowek was encouraging me to join him at Wolfsburg, an interesting offer from a respected newly promoted Premier League club appeared and I was also thinking of moving to Portugal.

"However, when Real showed interest I was very proud and did not think long."