Move not ruled out as loan star Dion is 'top, top player'

JOHN Eustace has not ruled out making a permanent move for Derby County loanee Dion Sanderson as he praised the Birmingham City defender for the impact he has made at Pride Park Stadium.

- By LEIGH CURTIS

Sanderson has been in sensational form for the Rams since signing on a season-long loan in the summer and has been a key part of a defence.

The centre-back appears to have no future at Blues under Chris Davies and Eustace wasted no time in signing the 25-year-old, a move that has been handsomely rewarded.

When asked whether the loan move could be made permanent, Eustace said: “Possibly, for sure.

“I think he’s done fantastically well. I obviously know Dion from my QPR days, Birmingham days, Blackburn days, so I know the kind of character he is.

“He's a top, top, player in my opinion when fully fit. He's been proving that throughout this season now, his performances have been excellent and, most importantly, he’s a really good human being.

“He's another great character to have in the group and his performances have been getting better and better.