Tottenham could now have a problem on the transfer front
Developments on the pitch have not gone to plan this season, and Ange Postecoglou now risks losing his job this summer after a dismal 2024/25 campaign.
Winning the UEFA Europa League could save the Australian, but the fact Tottenham are currently 14th in the Premier League is not pleasing those in the boardroom.
Johnny Cardoso suggests he would refuse to cooperate in agreement between Tottenham and Real Betis
Back in August, Tottenham agreed a £20m option to sign Cardoso in the summer of 2025 during talks to sell Giovani Lo Celso to Real Betis in an £8m deal.
A story from AS recently claimed that Real Betis expect Tottenham to trigger the option and take the United States international this summer – with the Spanish side already hunting for his replacement.
Cardoso – however – would have to agree to the move as well, and a revealing interview with the Real Betis No.4 now suggests he has no intention of joining Spurs.
The 23-year-old said: “I’m very happy here and I hope I can continue enjoying myself at Betis for many years to come.”
Therefore, Tottenham could have further work to do, despite already achieving the hardest part of agreeing a fee with Real Betis.
Another midfielder is expected to join Spurs anyway
Even if Cardoso digs his heels in and refuses to leave Spain, Tottenham fans could see a new midfielder join regardless.
Spurs are favourites to sign Angel Gomes on a free transfer this summer ahead of West Ham, with the England international seeing his contract expire at Lille in June.
The Manchester United academy graduate is a fine footballer, so his potential arrival would go some way to softening the blow if Cardoso causes the £20m agreement to collapse.
