Juventus To Fight Manchester United, Chelsea & Liverpool For Palermo Defender Simon Kjaer - Report

Juventus are ready to run the gauntlet for Palermo defender Simon Kjaer, but they face a major battle as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all said to keen on him.

According to Tuttosport, the Old Lady has been monitoring the 20-year-old Danish international all season.

Kjaer has excelled with his club for the last two campaigns and is likely to feature regularly for Denmark at the World Cup. The stopper has hinted he would like to join a major club, perhaps after the tournament in South Africa.

Sicilian side Palermo have now spoken of the apparent interest from the Bianconeri, but they have made it clear that English clubs are also after their man.

The Rosanero are clearly attempting to start a bidding auction.

"I have heard that Juventus and their observers have been watching Kjaer, but recently I have also read about an interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool. In any case, Kjaer will not be leaving in January," said Walter Sabatini, the Palermo director.

Kjaer is not the only defender on Juve's shopping list though. The Bianconeri have a plan B.

And B, in this case, is for Bari, home of Andrea Ranocchia and Leonardo Bonucci. It is said that the Turin-based club are keen on the two players, both of whom have been a revelation this season.

However, they have also attracted interest from Milan, leaving scope for an exciting transfer campaign.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com