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Report: Mauricio Pochettino has been personally pushing for transfer, believes Sanchez perfect

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Tottenham boss is pushing for signing of Davinson Sanchez.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has been personally pushing for the transfer of Davinson Sanchez, The Telegraph reports.

Pochettino believes Sanchez is ‘perfect’ for this Tottenham team, it is stated, which should provide huge reassurement to Tottenham fans about the imminent signing.

Ajax Colombian defender Davinson Sánchez (L) and Manchester United's English midfielder Jesse Lingard vie for the ball during the UEFA Europa League final football match Ajax Amsterdam v...

Throughout Pochettino’s time at the club there has been confusion as to certain signings, whether Pochettino wanted them, or they were pushed onto him by former head of recruitment Paul Mitchell or chairman Daniel Levy.

Moussa Sissoko is one who spring to mind, with Pochettino deciding to pick him to start in just eight league games last season.

Pochettino’s personal desire to bring in Sanchez is a good indicator the Ajax defender will get regular playing time, potentially as part of a back three.

Marouane Fellaini of Manchester United and Davinson Sanchez of Ajax compete for the ball during the UEFA Europa League Final between Ajax and Manchester United at Friends Arena on May 24,...

The Independent report Tottenham have agreed a £42 million deal with Ajax which will see £28 million paid up front.

The two clubs are yet to agree over the timing of the rest of the payment.

It has been a long and frustrating transfer window to date for Tottenham and their fans but it appears the club are finally on the verge of a major breakthrough.