Report: Karim Benzema to sign new Real Madrid deal

Karim Benzema is reportedly close to signing a contract extension with Real Madrid.

The French forward, who has netted 12 times in 14 games in 2014, sees his current deal with the Spanish outfit expire in 2016.

The former Lyon attacker had been linked with a move away from Los Blancos at the start of the season, but has been ever-present in Carlo Ancelotti's first XI this season.

According to Marca, Benzema will sign a new two-year extension over the next few days.

The 26-year-old has scored 21 goals in 37 games in all competitions for Madrid this season.