Life after Vidic: United prepare £11m move for Danish defender Kjaer

26 November 2009 11:39
Sir Alex Ferguson has identified Denmark international Simon Kjaer as the replacement for Manchester United's unsettled defender Nemanja Vidic. [LNB]Kjaer has come to United's attention after a series of inspirational performances for Palermo. [LNB]The 20-year-old has an £11million buy-out clause in his contract with the Italian club.[LNB] Red alert: Manchester United are planning a move for Danish defender Simon Kjaer (R)[LNB]The Premier League champions know his value could soar if he plays well in next summer's World Cup and want a deal before then.[LNB]  Vidic, as revealed by Sportsmail, has just 18 months left on his contract and is certain to be sold before Ferguson risks losing him for nothing.[LNB]The Serb is believed to favour a move to Spain, having received favourable reviews about La Liga from international team-mates.[LNB]Kjaer is also a target for Liverpool after a recommendation from his compatriot, Daniel Agger, and Juventus are believed to be weighing up a bid.[LNB]  Manchester United 0 Besiktas 1: Rodrigo Tello stings Fergie's kids as Ben Foster's misery continuesUnited's Fletcher hopes new found freedom will add goals to his gameArsenal lead Chelsea and United in race for QPR's wonderkid SterlingMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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