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

Please don't go: Simon Kjaer (right) is embraced by Palermo's Cesare BovoManchester United face a battle to land defensive target Simon Kjaer from Palermo.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.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. Kjaer is under contract until 2013, but has an £11million buyout clause and has spoken of a willingness to come to England.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.Sir Alex Ferguson could do with 6ft 3in centre half now,given that they face Wolfsburg in the Champions League without 15first-team players. Defenders Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand and John O'Shea are expected to be out until the new year. Tough tackler: Denmark's Kjaer (right) gets to grips with USA striker Jozy Altidore  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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