Man United in fight to solve defensive crisis as Bayern look to snatch Kjaer

08 December 2009 15:27
Please don't go: Simon Kjaer (right) is embraced by Palermo's Cesare Bovo[LNB]Manchester United face a battle to land defensive target Simon Kjaer from Palermo.[LNB]The Denmark international has been identified as a long-term replacement for Nemanja Vidic, but the Barclays Premier League champions' injury crisis has intensified calls for signings in January.[LNB]However, Bayern Munich have emerged as the latest suitors for 20-year-old Kjaer. The Liverpool fan has also been linked to Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan after an impressive season in Serie A. [LNB]Kjaer is under contract until 2013, but has an £11million buyout clause and has spoken of a willingness to come to England.[LNB]Unitedhave started to look more seriously at him amid fears that Serbiadefender is unlikely to stay at Old Trafford when his contract runs outin 2012.[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson could do with 6ft 3in centre half now,given that they face Wolfsburg in the Champions League without 15first-team players. [LNB]Defenders Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand and John O'Shea are expected to be out until the new year.[LNB] Tough tackler: Denmark's Kjaer (right) gets to grips with USA striker Jozy Altidore [LNB] Come on my son: United's injury so bad Fergie drafts in the boss's boy!Was Iraqi cabbie the source of the dodgy dossier? MP's report claims 'intelligence' on Saddam's WMDs came from back of a taxiNot too bad for a crisis, Sir Alex: Injuries not hampering Ferguson and Manchester United's bid for gloryLife after Vidic: United prepare £11m move for Danish defender KjaerMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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