USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso set to be target of bidding war between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid

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.

Johnny will finish out the season with Betis before turning his attention to this summer's Copa America. The 22-year-old will then be the subject of a bidding war between the La Liga giants, per the report.