Johnny Cardoso is reportedly expecting several offers to leave Real Betis this season, and Tottenham Hotspur may not be able to strike a deal with the midfielder despite their clause to buy him this summer.
It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Spurs are expected to activate the £21m option to buy Cardoso this summer, with the North London club convinced that the midfielder will be a valuable addition to the squad.
That is not surprising when one considers the way the 23-year-old has kicked on this season, with the American quickly establishing a reputation as one of the best players in his position in La Liga.
However, over recent weeks, some sources from Spain have suggested that Cardoso may turn down a move to Tottenham and remain at Betis for one more season, and a fresh update has now explained why the operation might be complicated for the Lilywhites to complete.
Johnny Cardoso is expecting more lucrative offers than Tottenham
According to El Desmarque, the Betis man has not yet decided where he wants to play his football next season.
The report points out that Tottenham’s clause is only active during June and explains that even if the Premier League side activates the clause, Johnny Cardoso ‘will have the last word’ on whether he wants to move to N17.
The outlet reveals that Cardoso could remain at Benito Villamarín Stadium for one more season and that the player’s entourage are also confident that both Man United and Atletico Madrid will make offers for him.
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While Cardoso is happy and settled in Seville, his representatives are aware that they could receive ‘better offers’, both in terms of sporting merit and financially.
Spurs’ chances of signing Cardoso might depend on one factor
A player of Cardoso’s reputation and potential will be wanted by several top clubs, and he will thus have to be convinced that he can win trophies at Spurs in order to greenlight a move to North London.
One would think that Tottenham would be in a much better position to do that if they win the Europa League and secure qualification to the Champions League.
In fact, one can argue Spurs’ chances of signing many of their top transfer targets this summer could be heavily influenced by the result of next week’s final.