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We really don't.. Sanchez has a good quality in his bravery..he'll throw his body in the way of blocking a shot..however relies on his pace to much..positionally dreadful doesn't anticipate danger.. De Ligt already reads the game better & has better defensive instincts.. Personally think he would better staying at Ajax or moving to Germany than moving to England.. Young players often have dips in form & english fans are unforgiven..in other countries fans accept young players will have consistently problems..Out of the two defenders Sanchez or De ligt we have the better. Imo Foyth is a similar type of ball playing CB but if the club feels we need another CB when we also have Dier who has that leadership quality...I feel we can use that money elsewhere
Now if De Ligt is going to be sold we'd have to throw our hat in the ring..one of the most natural defenders I've seen in years.. the only other young defender I'd rate higher is skrinniar at Inter but he's 22 &would cost a fortune & in time De ligt will surpass him.. I believe he's a once in a generation defender