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If we got Sancho that solves the forward depth issue but there would still be a huge gaping mezzala/playmaker hole in the side. A good one would cost us at least £40m you'd think.That's what I'd like to do, Dele in the middle and sign Sancho for the wide role. I guess it's all debatable what position a player have in our tactics though. Some would say Eriksen is the man on the right, as there's where he often go on runs.
I'd take a leaf of Atletico Madrid's book, they lost world class striker after striker, but knew they needed to replace with similar quality. Instead of making a profit and buy three average players in different position they went all in and signed the best striker they could get their hands on. Torres - Forlan - Aguero - Costa - Griezmann etc. Star players must be replaced by star quality.
I see no problem spending 70m on Sancho if it's to replace Eriksen going for similar. It's money we wouldn't have without the sale anyway.
If Eriksen goes to Real Madrid, what's the odds on us taking Martin Ødegaard in return though? Could see that happen. That's more in our transfer profile to be honest. Someone younger with similar talent, but yet to deliver at the same level.