The Real Madrid future of striker Roberto Soldado will be decided this week.

A solid favourite of the Real support, Soldado has a year left on his present contract and his agent, Alberto Toldra, will discuss terms with sports director Pedja Mijatovic in the coming days.

Toldra's demands are seen as too rich by Mijatovic and while Soldado is desperate to stay in Madrid, he won't consider being fourth-choice striker after his success at Osasuna last season.

A big move to Villarreal could be on for Soldado, as the Yellow Submarines seek a replacement for new Atletico Madrid signing Diego Forlan.