Marca says Hamburg chiefs expect the deal to be closed by Tuesday and are preparing to announce the Dutchman's departure for Madrid.
The Bundesliga club have accepted Real's improved £8 million bid, after throwing out a £5 million offer last week. Van der Vaart will ink a five-year Real Madrid contract after the weekend.
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