Real Madrid finish first January marking which could drive Karim Benzema out

Real Madrid have purportedly made their first January marking.

As per Spanish distribution Don Balon, Valencia forward Rafael Mir has effectively consented to sign for the Champions League holders.

It is recommended that the arrangement will be formalized and declared in the coming days.

Mir was clearly in the Spanish capital yesterday with his specialist to resolve the terms of the arrangement.

The 20-year-old has just shown up for Valencia, however he has been kept out of the squad this season which are presently third in the table.

It is figured the arrangement to take Mir to the Bernabeu will set Real back €10million (£8.88m).

What's more, it could spell the finish of time for failing striker Benzema, who has gone under developing strain to flame Zidane's side once again into shape.

Benzema has just hit five objectives this season.

What's more, he has not scored in any of his last five recreations.