Gareth Bale is seeking an improved contract with Real Madrid in which he earns the same amount as Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bale is currently earning €580,000 per week before tax compared to Ronaldo's €830,000 per week.

Bale joined Real Madrid in 2013 from Tottenham Hotspur and represents the present and future of the club's attack.

Real Madrid has signed a number of their core players to extensions this year.