Last summer, Tottenham sold Giovani Lo Celso to Real Betis. As part of the deal, the Premier League club secured an option to buy a Betis player they liked. In June, this option expires, now the London club will face competition from – hold on tight – Europa League final opponent United.

Tottenham secured an option to buy defensive midfielder Johnny Cardoso. €25 million is the price for the US international, Spurs have an option to buy that expires after June, reports El Desmarque States.

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According to the media, Manchester United have expressed their interest in the 23-year-old, who has played his way up as one of the big Betis stars. The Red Devils are threatening to hijack Tottenham’s signing, reports the medium.

Possible with the buy option of Spurs? If Cardoso wants to move to United or stay at Betis, he could stop Tottenham’s advance. In other words, completely open.

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