Real Madrid’s efforts to bring Steven Gerrard to the Bernabeu “seem to be going in the right direction,” according to the Spanish Sport newspaper.
It comes despite reports that Jose Mourinho’s side had been put off by the asking price for the England World Cup captain.
The paper said that the player’s representative had reached an agreement with the La Liga runners-up, and that the deal between Real Madrid and the Anfield outfit would be tied up after the World Cup.
The paper also said that the midfield maestro was waiting to see who would be appointed as new Liverpool manager before making a final decision about whether to leave the club so close to his heart.
Sport also said the transfer fee was expected to be in the region of 20-25 million euros and not the previously touted 40 million.
Speculation has been rife over the futures of several Liverpool stars following a poor season that culminated in the departure of coach Rafa Benítez for Inter Milan.
Despite the troubled campaign, the 30-year-old still managed to score 11 goals and contribute 10 assists for his side.
His contract with Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the 2012/2013 season.
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