With the fast onset of summer transfer window. Premier league sides Chelsea and Tottenham are set to enter a race to sign Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso. The 23 year old USMNT international has caught quite the attention with his performance. With his standout performance in La Liga. The player has vital contribution for Betis successive run in the league. His composure on the ball with intelligent distribution and defensive ability has helped catching the attention of European giants. With clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham leading the pack. This interest side the sets a battle between both the London teams against each other.
Current scenario of either Chelsea or Tottenham:
With clubs like Chelsea, Bournemouth and Tottenham are all interested in the player. However Tottenham seems to be in advantage of the others. Owing to a £20.7 million clause negotiated as part of Giovani Lo Celso’s transfer to Real Betis. Despite a earlier rejection in the January transfer window. The spurs believe that they can complete the deal in the upcoming transfer window over their rivals. As Ange Postecoglou side needs major changes over their recent disappointing performances. As he would look to strengthen his mid line with new strong holds. In the meantime the blues are closely monitoring the situation. As they themselves are looking for additional firepower in the race for title contenders next season. According to Spanish media house Fichajes. The blues ready to offer €35 million for the 23 year old. In order to compete with spurs. As Maresca’s side recent transfer strategy of going for potential based youngster makes him a interesting choice. With the interests of sides like AFC Bournemouth also at hand.
Betis’s Stance:
Real Betis found itself in a favorable position, with top sides showing interest from England. The spurs are currently leading the race, but the blues huge interest in the player has prompted Betis to consider all options carefully. In terms of viewing the picture of maximizing the amount of the profit for the side. Cardoso aware of the interest shown by the top sides, expressed excitement. As the player also believes a move for his personal growth and success in his career. While he has promised his full commitment to club till the end of the season. With a potential move to England in the summer.
Author’s opinion:
With both clubs providing different opportunity to the player. Tottenham might have the upper edge due to their existing clause. Due to recent performance from the players. It would directly help him break into the starting eleven. That could help Cardoso develop in better ways in the English league. That would help him take a key role in the spurs midfield rebuild. However Chelsea also seems to be a wonderful choice. Suiting him to their current transfer strategy. But the blues have a recent history of signing more players than their squad size. Without any guarantee of permanent playing minutes. That could affect the players development. But the European reputation could be a big turning points. As Chelsea are fighting for Champions League football next season which can attract the player. Spurs are currently a mid table team sitting just above the relegation battle. With a bad reputation in terms of winning trophies. That again presents a disastrous view. If spurs act swiftly with a better development plan than the blues. With the upper-hand of the clause. It will likely secure the potential deal. In any case, Johnny Cardoso introduction in the premier league looks increasingly likely.
For more sports updates, make sure to follow us on:
