According to Western media elnacional, Chelsea intend to poach Casemiro, and Real Madrid are willing to negotiate on this, and they hope to get about 60 million transfer fees. At the same time, Chelsea have rekindled their interest in Sevilla centre-back Conde, with players worth around 70 million.
Casemiro has been playing at the Bernabeu for more than 8 years and he is the absolute main force of Real Madrid, but the salary of the "Fat Tiger" belongs to the middle and lower reaches of real Madrid stars, and is currently about 5 million. In addition, Casemiro's contract is about to expire next summer, and he has not yet decided whether to renew it. Previously, Real Madrid offered a new contract that expires in the summer of 2023, that is, to extend the existing contract for another year, and the annual salary rose to 9.5 million, but Casemiro was not satisfied with this, mainly because the contract term was short.
Chelsea saw an opportunity to poach Cassemiro and were ready to strike. If Fat Tiger is unwilling to renew his contract, Real Madrid is willing to consider releasing people, but will ask for about 60 million transfer fees. The player's contract period is shorter, this asking price is relatively high, Real Madrid may first extend his contract for one year, increasing their bargaining chips.
It is said that Real Madrid have found a replacement for Casemiro, and they are in leicester City midfielder Ndidi. The Nigerian star, who is about to turn 25, is known for his defensive prowess and is currently the Premier League's top defensive midfielder. Ndidi is worth around 40 million yuan, and there is still a balance in the money from the sale of Casemiro, which is a good transfer for Real Madrid.
On the other hand, Rudiger's contract extension has reached an impasse, and the signing of a new centre-back has become a top priority for Chelsea. Chelsea have been in action since the summer window, but they have not talked about a number of intended targets. After a spin, Chelsea rekindled their interest in Conde, the French centre-back who has always been Tuchel's top choice.
In the summer window, Chelsea had offered 60 million for Conde, but Sevilla was resolute and demanded 80 million liquidated damages. Now, Chelsea are willing to raise the offer to 70 million, hoping to persuade the other side to release people, if the negotiations are not close, Abu may pay liquidated damages directly to the person.
In addition, with the main left-back Chilwell injured and will be sidelined for a long time, Chelsea are preparing to sign a new left-back. Chelsea are targeting Everton star Digne, a French defender who played for Barca and has been the team's main left-back since joining Everton in the summer of 2018. However, under Benitez, Dinier has now lost his main position and is ready to leave the team in the winter window. Chelsea have the opportunity to sign Digne for around $30 million, the player is at the right age, has proven himself in the Premier League, and has a good value for money.