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United and Chelsea set for another tussle over Danish teenager Boilesen

13 April 2012

and are locked in another tug-of-war, this time over Danish teenager Nicolai Boilesen.

Brondby defender Boilesen, 16, will have trials at Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge this month.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is set for another battle with Chelsea


The clubs infamously fought over John Mikel Obi before the Nigerian midfielder
moved to Chelsea from United for £12m without kicking a ball for Sir Alex Ferguson’s team.

Boilesen, who captained Denmark U17s to a 6-1 win over England last month, said:
‘United are my favourite club. But I am very proud that two such big clubs are watching me.'

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