Man Utd see Chiellini as Vidic replacement

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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is chasing Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini.

The News of the World says both Manchester clubs have been tracking the Juventus defender this season and the player's agent, Davide Lippi, was present at the Carling Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

United boss Ferguson has given up on convincing £25million-rated Nemanja Vidic to stay beyond this campaign and is now hot favourite to snap up Chiellini, 25, for £12m.

Fergie is prepared to wait for the Italian, who becomes available at the end of the season, but City chief Roberto Mancini wants to boost his squad now.

iceFatboy SG

Patrik SG

I tot he is a left back???

Louis dave36 SG

he is a left legged right?

Poignant SG

I tot he is a left back???

left or center also can

mlmersrlosers SG

vidic going where?

Rooney9 SG

left or center also can

is he a left legged?

HeiHao SG

vidic going where?

barcelona

Rooney9 SG

can ask for exchange for barcelona player? how about dani alves or yaya toure?

Poignant SG

is he a left legged?

yup

left legged center backs kinda rare.

this fellow is real good

Poignant SG

Vidic’s future in Manchester has been the subject of much speculation this season and, according to the News of the World, Sir Alex Ferguson is now willing to allow the 28-year-old to quit the Red Devils after four years service.

The report also claims that United are hoping to raise £25 million from the sale of Vidic to Barcelona and will spend half of that cash on Chiellini, who is viewed as an ideal replacement.

The tabloid believes that Chiellini is open to a move to the Premier League and with Juventus currently struggling in Serie A, could easily be tempted to head for England.

The player’s agent Davide Lippi was also believed to be present at Eastlands to watch United take on City in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final on Tuesday, increasing speculation that Roberto Mancini could also be interested in the defender.

zocoss SG

Wah... If can get £25 million for Vidic very good leh... Cos by next year he will be 29 yrs old already... Can cash in before he become worthless... Anyway, he is also getting injury prone these days...

Melayusentiasa SG

Aiya United just signed Chris Smalling from Fulham yesterday. I was impressed with his performance against chelsea but he will only play during the 2010-2011 season soccernet.

CKeer SG

Aiya United just signed Chris Smalling from Fulham yesterday. I was impressed with his performance against chelsea but he will only play during the 2010-2011 season soccernet.

But Smalling is more of a Rio-type of defender, not Vidic with his gungho approach. I think Chiellini looks like a good option - Strong, fast and was Italian Under-21 captain. He takes decent freekicks and spotkicks as well.

iceFatboy SG

Aiya United just signed Chris Smalling from Fulham yesterday. I was impressed with his performance against chelsea but he will only play during the 2010-2011 season soccernet.

if not wrong, he is 20 right?? wow, future bright for this fella..

Rooney9 SG

is he italian international?

One Harmonius Blend SG

is he italian international?

yes, he is

Poignant SG

true. anything between 20-30m means utd is doing a real good deal.

Ythakisoka09 SG

I think they should be very careful in chosing a good player,, because on their performance for the past few weeks.. Im so disappointed with their game,, they keep losing..