Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Chelsea's Caicedo

Chelsea plans to offer midfielder Moisés Caicedo a new contract to deter interest from Real Madrid, with his current deal running until 2031. Meanwhile, Manchester United may extend Casemiro's contract, though salary considerations are crucial, and Frenkie de Jong has signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2029. Barcelona and Real Madrid are also tracking Mexican teenager Mora.

In transfer races, Chelsea and Juventus are set to compete for Al Hilal midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić, who will enter the final six months of his contract in January, with other clubs like Galatasaray and Fenerbahce also interested. Internazionale have joined the pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, who is also monitored by Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, though Liverpool are currently leading the race after a failed summer move.

Brighton will reject offers for midfielder Carlos Baleba in January, setting a £120 million fee to discourage interest, while Manchester United prioritize a move for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton over Baleba. Additionally, Barcelona and Chelsea are considering a move for Dinamo Zagreb winger Cardoso Varela, with Barcelona's decision potentially influenced by their plans for Marcus Rashford.

Real Madrid's summer rebuild focused on signing defenders and a forward but omitted a central midfielder, leading to speculation about their midfield needs, though there is no serious reporting on Caicedo as a target. Elsewhere, clubs in Saudi Arabia are interested in Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger as he enters the final year of his contract, and Barcelona are monitoring Borussia Dortmund forwards Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi.