Tottenham are ready to sign Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis.
The London club got a first refusal about the player when they sold Giovani Lo Celso to the La Liga club. They have a priority option to sign the player for a fee around 21 million pounds and a report of Football Insider claims they will get a deal for the 23-year-old down the line.
Aston Villa are reportedly in on the United States international, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to trigger his clause in the coming weeks.
Cardoso has been an important player for Betis, and there is no doubt that he could also be a quality addition to Spurs’ midfield. The north London club need more quality and depth in the middle of the park and the 23-year-old could be the right fit for them.
The reported sale price seems reasonable for a player of his potential in the current market, and could justify the investment next season.
Can Aston Villa win the race for Johnny Cardoso?
While Aston Villa are keen to sign the player, Tottenham clearly have a significant lead in the race to sign him, and the West Midlands club can only hope that the north London club drop their interest in player
It will be interesting to see how the situation evolves. Aston Villa have secured qualification for the Champions League and they have more games to face. They could certainly use more quality and depth in the side.
Meanwhile, Cardoso will be drawn to the idea of competing in the Premier League, and how Tottenham will be an attractive destination for him. Aston Villa also have an ambitious project. It remains to be seen where it will ultimately end up.
