Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool set for fight to sign Palermo defender Kjaer

16 November 2009 11:40
Promising: Palermo centre-back Simon Kjaer[LNB]Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Juventus are among the European giants set to battle for the signature of Palermo defender Simon Kjaer next summer.  [LNB] The 20-year-old centre-back has established himself as one of the most promising young stoppers in Serie A and is likely to be at the heart of Denmark's defence at the 2010 World Cup finals next summer.[LNB]Kjaer had admitted he would like to join one of Europe's top clubs after the World Cup and Palermo have confirmed interest from the Barclays Premier League trio plus Juventus.  [LNB] Walter Sabatini, a director of the Sicilian club, said: 'I have heard that Juventus and their observers have been watching Kjaer. There is also an interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool. [LNB]However Sabatini insisted the defender would not be allowed to leave this season: 'In any case, Kjaer will not be leaving in January,' he added.[LNB] Wanted: Denmark defender Kjaer is being watched by many of Europe's top clubs[LNB] Chelsea move for 'New Kaka' - but Man United and Arsenal also eye Brazil kidUnited, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea scramble to sign the next RooneyFergie in for £20m Carlton - Manchester United to fight Liverpool for West Ham's ColeMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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