Manchester United are watching Palermo defender Simon Kjaer. Tuttosport says United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is having the 20 year-old Denmark international scouted as he considers his centre-half options.
With Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Jonny Evans all struggling with their fitness, Kjaer is emerging as a major target for Ferguson.
The youngster is under contract at Palermo until 2013 and is rated at around £8 million. AC Milan, Liverpool and Juventus are also keen.
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