Source: Daily_Mail
Man United and Chelsea miss out on Danish teenage defender Boilesen
Manchester United and Chelsea have missed out on Brondby's highly-rated Danish defender Nicolai Boilesen after the 17-year-old agreed to join Ajax. [LNB]The Premier League pair have been hot on the trail of the left-back and United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was said to be particularly keen on the teenager as a potential successor for Patrice Evra.[LNB]But Boilesen has rejected the overtures of the English duo by choosing to sign for Dutch giants Ajax.[LNB] Sir Alex Ferguson wanted Boilesen to compete with Patrice Evra for the left-back spot[LNB]The defender said: 'I am glad that there is clarity about my future. It will be an exciting challenge to play with Ajax.'[LNB]Boilesen has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract but Ajax still have to agree a transfer fee with Brondby.[LNB] Man United striker Owen desperate to clinch a first Premier League medal Neville defends Man United boss Fergie over his attack on pampered players Man United boss Ferguson fighting to hold on trusted aide Meulensteen MANCHESTER UNITED FC