Karim Benzema has had no wage increase from his original five-year contract signed with Real Madrid upon his €35 million transfer from Lyon in 2009.
Benzema is seeking an annual raise of €4.5 million to €9 million as they discuss an extension.
Sergio Ramos recently received a raise.
Benzema is known as one of president Florentino Perez’s favourites, even selling Gonzalo Higuain to keep the Frenchman, while manager Carlo Ancelotti feels he’s a perfect complement to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Real has been linked to a move for Luis Suárez, which would make Benzema a secondary figure up front.