Real Madrid are also said to be targeting another Prem superstar.

TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD could secure a staggering £100 million payday if he makes the move to Real Madrid.

The European champions had initially proposed a £20 million deal to sign the 26-year-old Liverpool right-back during the current transfer window.

2Real Madrid are pushing to sign Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: Getty

The full-back is set for a huge pay rise if he makes the switchCredit: Getty

Real Madrid’s decision to formalize their interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold is seen as a calculated move to secure him on a free transfer this summer.

If the 26-year-old agrees to join the European champions, he is poised to receive an astonishing financial package.

Madrid are ready to offer the England right-back a significant boost to his current £180,000-a-week wages at Anfield. However, the true windfall lies in the massive signing-on fee that would accompany the deal.

When Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, he secured a staggering £128 million signing bonus, spread across his five-year contract.

This was in addition to his annual wages of £12.8 million, amounting to nearly £250,000 per week.

While Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deal won’t match Mbappe’s eye-watering £192 million package, it would still place him among the highest-paid players globally.

Spanish reports suggest the Liverpool academy graduate has informed club officials of his desire to join Real Madrid, seeking a fresh challenge after 20 years at Anfield.

Sources on Merseyside refute claims that Alexander-Arnold wants to leave, stating the club is actively working to secure new contracts for him, along with fellow out-of-contract stars Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are also reportedly eyeing Arsenal defender William Saliba as another potential addition.

Last month, William Saliba provided a significant boost to Mikel Arteta by committing his long-term future to Arsenal.

The French defender expressed his happiness, saying: “I feel at home here. I signed for the club five years ago, but it’s only my third season, and I’m enjoying everything — the players, staff, and fans.”

When asked if he could see himself staying at the Emirates for an extended period, he confidently replied: “Yeah, of course.”