The agent of Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa says he wants a move to Real Madrid.

Real are ready to offer up to £8m for Arbeloa, who is unlikely to figure on Merseyside next season.

Manuel Garcia Quilon, the Spaniard's agent, said: "Alvaro has a year left on his current deal and Rafa Benitez knows that it's best to let him go now.

"The career of a football player has many stages and he is qualified to play anywhere."