Real Madrid closing in on announcing deal for five first-team players

Five first-team players are close to signing new contract extension with Real Madrid, according to reports. 

The Bernabeu outfit are in good form at present, having won the La Liga title, and claiming the last two Champions League trophies. 

Head coach Zinedine Zidane has already benefited from Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric all inking new deals last term.

According to Spanish outlet Marca, Isco, Marco Asensio, Marcelo, Dani Carvajal and Raphael Varane are set to pen fresh terms at the Bernabeu.

It has also been reported that Karim Benzema is not far off extending his stay, whilst Zidane has renewed his own deal until 2020.

The reports stand in contrast to the situation of arch-rivals Barcelona, who lost Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain for a world record fee earlier this summer.