Barcelona have been put on high alert as their top target Karl Etta Eyong wants to resolve his future at Levante in January (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
The 22-year-old is keen on securing a move to a top club, despite getting signed by Levante only on the deadline day of the summer transfer window.
Although he is ineligible to play for another club, having represented Villarreal and Levante this season, the Cameroonian youngster wants his suitors to finalise the transfer in the upcoming winter window, while he plans to remain at Levante for the remainder of the season.
Barca have shortlisted Etta Eyong as one of the potential long-term successors of Robert Lewandowski. They even explored a move for him in the summer.
Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City are other prominent European giants keeping tabs on his situation.
However, Barca have the advantage in the transfer race as the Cameroonian striker dreams of wearing the Blaugrana shirt.
He is one of the hottest strikers in La Liga, bagging six goals and three assists in 10 games combinedly for Villarreal and Levante.
Etta Eyong has been phenomenal for Levante, having contributed to six goals in seven games.
Compared to other high-profile targets like Julian Alvarez and Serhou Guirassy, Barca can secure the services of Etta Eyong for an affordable price worth €30 million.
He is available to the clubs outside Spain for €40 million.
With the La Liga champions aiming to reach the 1:1 FFP rule, they are presented with a great opportunity to invest in a top talent like Etta Eyong.
He possesses the physicality, technical prowess and predatory instincts to be a big hit at Barca and take up the mantle from ageing Lewandowski.
The Polish striker is out of contract next summer, and Barca have no plans to extend his deal, given his age and the recurring fitness struggles.
Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic are other striker targets on Barca’s wishlist.
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