Diario De Sevilla reports that the Catalan club run by Xavi and Diego Simeone's Madrid side are both interested in the 22-year-old American. Both sides have reached out to his representatives, and now a summer move could be on the cards.

Cardoso has a release clause of €80m (£68m/$85m) in his contract, but the report states that Betis could accept a bid of around €30m (£25m/$32m) for the U.S. international if it arrived.

The defensive midfielder would bolster the ranks of both clubs, but competition for a starting role would arrive regardless of the landing spot. An important few months await Johnny, as he looks to lockdown a starting spot for the U.S. and now - a big-time move in La Liga.

Cardoso is Brazilian-American, and opted to represent the U.S. instead of pursuing a career with the Selecao.