Trent Alexander-Arnold earns 11 million euros annually at Liverpool, about the same as his friend Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid.
The Contract Agreed with Florentino Pérez
Florentino Pérez agreed with him on a slight improvement at the white club: 15 million annually. That figure would place him in the high salary bracket at Real Madrid.
He would only be below Mbappé (35 million) and Vinícius (22). The agreement was ready and only needed to be signed. However, Liverpool has reacted.
The Anfield club has decided to go all in to keep the player. Despite announcing that it wouldn't enter any bidding war, it has made a last-ditch attempt.
What Liverpool Offers Him
93 million euros for a five-year contract. This means that, if he stays at Anfield, Alexander-Arnold would receive 18.6 million euros annually. In other words, 17.5 million more at the end of the five years.
The white club has received information about Liverpool's latest attempt. Florentino is willing to match it to avoid losing the player.
In other words, Trent Alexander-Arnold will cost Real Madrid 17.5 million more than expected.
This is the latest update on a transfer that's being cooked slowly. Florentino Pérez wants to announce it during the elections for the presidency of Real Madrid.
Bayern Also Tempts Alphonso Davies
The white club can negotiate with him legally because the regulations allow contact when the contract is six months away from termination.
This is the case for Alexander-Arnold and Alphonso Davies, who has also received a shocking offer from Bayern to stay in Munich.
The white president has started considering other options in case both players or one of them eventually succumbs to the temptation of money.
However, the targets set are those two. For Carlo Ancelotti, they are the two best full-backs in the world. Real Madrid is willing to make an effort for both considering they come at zero cost.
In this case, the club would follow the strategy implemented with Mbappé: a reasonable salary and a transfer bonus spread over five years.