Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso continues to be linked with a move away from the Spanish club.
According to a report from Estadio Deportivo, Atletico Madrid want to sign the player in the summer but Tottenham are the ‘main one’ when it comes to competition in the transfer race.
Tottenham already have an option to sign the player for a fee of around €25 million. They secured the option when they sold Giovani Lo Celso to Real Betis. Therefore, if Spurs are prepared to pay up, Atletico Madrid will not be able to sign the midfielder. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
The 23-year-old American international is highly rated in Spanish football and he could prove to be a useful acquisition for Tottenham. They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park and Cardoso would be a long-term investment. He is available for a reasonable price as well.
Tottenham will need a deeper squad to do well across multiple competitions and players like Cardoso could be very useful. Tottenham should look to get the deal done in the coming months.
Johnny Cardoso could fancy Spurs move
Meanwhile, the American will be excited about the prospect of playing in the Premier League as well. It will be an exciting challenge for him and he will have to prove himself in English football. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and he will look to establish himself as a regular starter for the North London club.
Both clubs will be exciting destinations for the young midfielder, and he will hope to play regularly in the coming seasons. The likes of Tottenham and Atletico Madrid might have to provide him with gametime assurances in order to convince him.