Transfer Talk: Benzema expected to extend stay at Madrid

Karim Benzema is reportedly close to extending his contract at Real Madrid until 2024.

Benzema, 34, has scored 327 goals for Los Blancos in 613 appearances, winning five Champions League and four LaLiga titles with the Spanish giants.

The Frenchman's current deal is set to expire next summer, but transfer guru Fabrizio Romano believes the striker is set to prolong his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu. 

Benzema has long since confirmed his desire to remain at Madrid, with both parties confident that it is just a matter of time before a deal is agreed. 

Last season alone, Benzema scored 44 times and provided 15 assists in just 46 matches.

Playing a pivotal role in Real's LaLiga and Champions League triumphs last term, the former Lyon man is hot favourite to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or this month.

In other news

Arsenal are interested in Porto forward Mehdi Taremi, according to Portuguese media.

Reports from Foot Mercato suggest that N'Golo Kante is almost guaranteed to leave Chelsea in the summer, but the midfielder is keen to stay in London. 

Calciomercato understand Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Benfica’s 18-year-old defender Antonio Silva.