Tottenham view Real Madrid's goal as an 'incredible' gift from Levy as an advantage for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur And European champions real madrid They are both “really” keen to sign a player next year, but they are both coaches Angie PostecoglouSpurs actually have a major advantage in the race for his signature, thanks to an “astonishing” decision from the Tottenham boss Daniel Levy.

It is possible that Tottenham will strengthen its ranks with January deals

The Lilywhites have been plagued by a series of injuries over the past few weeks, which has threatened to derail their hopes of winning silverware and finishing the season in the top flight. Premier League The first four.

First choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, Richarlison and Wilson Odubert will not return until after the new year, while Micky van de Ven, Christian Romero and Ben Davies have been sidelined – leaving Postecoglou with precious few defensive options.

The Australian is currently forced to partner Radu Dragosin – their only natural option at centre-back – with summer signing Archie Gray at the heart of his defence, with the latter trying to play a very unfamiliar role to the best of his ability.

As a result of severe shortages in some areas of the squad, Postecoglou has hinted that January signings are a very real possibility for Tottenham, but the manager John Long You won't be rushed into any panic buying either.

“We participate in all competitions, and it does not seem that our schedule will be facilitated at any stage.” Postecoglou said in the winter transfer window at Tottenham.

“So I think it makes sense. We will try to consolidate the place and the number we will have to wait and see.

“You don't want to just panic and bring in anyone that you don't think is going to help our cause in the last half of the year, but I think we've already shown that we're very methodical and careful in our work. We're going to make sure that we bring someone in to help us.”

Besides January, Lange and Levy have been busy planning the summer window as well.

Last summer, as part of the sale of Giovani Lo Celso to Real Betis, Tottenham successfully negotiated the first option to buy midfielder Jhonny Cardoso for approximately 26 million pounds sterling and sell-on fees – if the US international moves elsewhere.

Levy was specifically praised for this “amazing” signing by the former England goalkeeper Paul Robinsonwith an update now appearing on Cardozo's future, thanks to Diario de Sevilla.

Tottenham and Real Madrid 'really want' Real Betis midfielder Jhonny Cardoso

The Spanish newspaper, via Sport Witness, claims this Tottenham are “really” interested in exercising their first refusal option to sign Cardoso – But they are not the only aspect he is very keen on.

In fact, La Liga giants Real Madrid are also thought to be very fond of the 23-year-old, with AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and an unnamed La Liga side all considered serious suitors for Cardoso.

but, Betis is reportedly 'convinced' Cardoso is ready to join Tottenham Next year, according to other media sources, so this may be something to keep an eye on.

While Tottenham's first-option clause is not active until June, it gives them a key advantage over Real Madrid and Cardoso from other interested teams next summer – and the rulings on the midfielder suggest he may be worth a punt.

“They are in a win-win situation at Tottenham,Critic Robinson told… Football from the inside In November, he called Levy's call option deal “unbelievable.”

“You either get a top player who is in great shape, and his value has almost doubled in the last six months, or they get a share when he is sold for a fortune. It's pretty much a Daniel Levy deal. It's unbelievable. They get the player's first bonus, and if he doesn't sign with them, they get a percentage of his sale.

“He's still only 23 years old, has 17 caps for the USA, and has room to improve.

He added: “He played very well for Betis this season, and it is clear that he is a good player.”