Barcelona, Real Madrid plan January approach for Juventus' Davids

Real Madrid and Barcelona are chasing Juventus midfielder Edgar Davids.

Encouraged by reports AS Roma have been forced to cool their interest because of poor finances, both Spanish Liga giants are now preparing to speak with the Dutchman in January.

Davids is out for contract at the end of the season and is a regular visitor to Barcelona, where several of his Dutch colleagues play.

Barca vice-president Sandro Rosell discussed Davids' transfer with coach Frank Rijkaard earlier this month.

At Real Madrid, the club's technical staff see the Holland international as an ideal replacement for Claude Makelele and would love to have him team up with David Beckham in the middle of their midfield.