Aston Villa’s transfer interest could force Spurs to step up move for midfielder

Tottenham Hotspur could reportedly be jolted into action in the January transfer window after learning of Aston Villa’s interest in one of their top midfield targets.

Tottenham have option to sign La Liga star

Spurs are in the driving seat in the race to sign Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso after the North London club obtained an option to buy the American while thrashing out Giovani Lo Celso‘s sale to the La Liga side in the summer.