'Without a doubt' - King expects one of two senior Tottenham midfielders to be sold

Bryan King expects Tottenham to sell either Pape Matar Sarr or Yves Bissouma if Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso is signed.

The ex-Spurs scout thinks Ange Postecoglou is missing a natural holding midfielder in his squad.

As reported by Estadio Deportivo (30 October), the feeling in Spain is that Cardoso will end up joining Tottenham unless Atletico Madrid pushes forward.

As previously reported by Fabrizio Romano via X (30 August), Tottenham agreed a priority option with Real Betis to sign Cardoso as part of the deal which saw Giovani Lo Celso move to the La Liga side.

However, King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – thinks space will need to be made for the American.

“Spurs need some bite in midfield,” King said.

“Looking at the team at the moment, I’m still trying to work out who the holding midfielder is. Everybody seems to want to get forward.

“If this player is going to bring a bit of quality and authority in midfield and he’s doing well in Spain, then Spurs might have done a good bit of business.

“Should he be brought in, I think either Bissouma or Sarr will be moved on, without any doubt.”

Tottenham to sell Pape Matar Sarr or Yves Bissouma and sign Johnny Cardoso?

Despite John Wenham’s concerns, Cardoso has continued to play for Betis and shine this season. Therefore, Spurs would be wise to sign the midfielder, especially considering he is exactly the type of player they are missing.

However, with so many midfielders on the books, it would make sense for one to be moved on should Cardoso end up in North London.

Who that should has to be decided by Postecoglou.

Sarr is much younger and it would therefore make more sense to move Bissouma on from the club, especially after his recent off-field issues. However, ultimately, Postecoglou has to have the final say on any such decision.

In other Tottenham news, Juventus are ready to sign one player from the club on loan in January.

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