Possible Manchester United defensive targets

30 December 2009 08:55
Bruno AlvesAt 28, the Porto defender would not fit with United's policy of signing up-and-coming players, but he would offer valuable experience and Champions League pedigree.[LNB]Simon KjaerThe Dane, 21 in March, is being eyed by Liverpool and Manchester City, but United are leading the race for the £18 million-rated Palermo defender.[LNB] Related ArticlesReal Madrid prepare £20m bid for Nemanja VidicManchester United v Wigan: preview'Van der Sar will remain with wife'Ferdinand and Evans near returnTransfer TalkSport on televisionGiorgio ChielliniUncompromising Juventus and Italy centre-half, the 25-year-old is a rugged defender in the Vidic mould. Manchester City could still thwart United by signing him in January.[LNB]Gary CahillHis star has dimmed, but United have been monitoring his progress. Bolton's £20 million valuation could be a problem.[LNB]Uros CosicUnited are trailing CSKA Moscow's 17-year-old Serbian, but the youngster is one for the future rather than a ready-made performer.[LNB]

Source: Telegraph