Newcastle United are facing the prospect of needing to reinforce their center-back position following injuries to key defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, both suffering anterior cruciate ligament injuries recently.
The defensive options were already limited for Newcastle, as seen in their recent match against Everton, where Dan Burn had to transition from left-back to partner Fabian Schar in the center.
Losing Lascelles impacts not only his on-field performance but also his leadership qualities, leaving a significant void in the defensive setup. However, the absence of Botman is particularly concerning, considering his importance as arguably Newcastle’s top center-back.
With financial constraints under Financial Fair Play regulations, Newcastle may need to prioritize smaller signings over big-money moves. Davinson Sanchez emerges as a potential target to bolster their defensive ranks in the upcoming transfer window.
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According to reports from Turkish outlet Damga, Newcastle is eyeing a summer move for Davinson Sanchez, aged 27. Allegedly, Newcastle has initiated contact with Galatasaray, expressing interest in acquiring Sanchez at the end of the current season.
However, Newcastle is not the only club interested in securing Sanchez’s services. Napoli is also keen on the Colombian defender, considering him as a potential replacement for Kim Min-jae, who departed last summer to join Bayern Munich.
Additionally, several other Premier League clubs are rumored to be pursuing Sanchez. Galatasaray, the current club of Sanchez, acquired him from Tottenham Hotspur last summer for £13 million.
Now, they are reportedly open to negotiations for his transfer, albeit at a slightly increased price of £14.5 million. Throughout the current season, Sanchez has experienced fluctuating involvement in Galatasaray’s first team.
Tottenham form should convince Newcastle to look again…
Injuries have restricted the former Ajax player to only 25 appearances this season, although he has managed to find the net three times.
Despite being labeled as “reliable” by Antonio Conte in the past, Sanchez’s tenure at Tottenham was marred by several costly mistakes, leading to his departure for a mere £13 million, a significant drop from his initial signing fee.
Known for his tendency to commit errors, Spurs supporters may not share Conte’s sentiment regarding Sanchez’s reliability.
While his addition to Newcastle’s squad would provide much-needed depth in the center-back position, there are concerns about his consistency and reliability, making him a somewhat risky acquisition.
Despite this, given Newcastle’s urgent need for defensive reinforcements, Sanchez could still offer valuable support, albeit with some reservations about his reliability.