Manchester United are reportedly interested in making a move for Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong.
The Red Devils heavily invested in a new attack over the summer with Benjamin Sesko brought in to replace the outgoing Rasmus Hojlund.
Alongside Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, Ruben Amorim now has an entirely new front line at Manchester United.
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But with Joshua Zirkzee linked with an exit, a new striker could soon arrive at Old Trafford and Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo are reporting that Karl Etta Eyong is on United’s transfer radar.
Etta Eyong is hot property on the European market with interest also from Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona. There is a €30m (£26m) release clause for La Liga clubs and €40m (£35m) for Premier League teams.
Photo By Ivan Terron/Europa Press via Getty ImagesKarl Etta Eyong has similar traits to Erling Haaland
United missed out on signing Erling Haaland despite being recommended to do so by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The lethal Norwegian is now at United’s arch-rivals Manchester City. Ineos must learn from past mistakes and keep an eye out for future stars, and Etta Eyong falls into that category.
According to FBref, Etta Eyong’s most comparable player is Haaland because of their shared attributes.
When compared to other strikers in Europe, Etta Eyong ranks in the top five per cent for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes and assists per 90 minutes.
His defensive work should not be overlooked either, with Etta Eyong in the top two per cent of strikers for successful tackles per 90 minutes.
United are learning to press high in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system, and Etta Eyong has the right traits to fit right into the system.
Karl Etta Eyong’s record this season
Levante have only won two of their opening 10 matches in La Liga this season, but that hasn’t stopped Etta Eyong from finding the back of the net regularly.
The 22-year-old forward has scored six goals and registered three assists in just 802 minutes of football this season.
His first goal of the season was during his time at Villarreal, before he made a summer switch to Levante.
In the La Liga top scorer list, Etta Eyong’s six goals ranks him second, only beaten by Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe.
As pointed out by The Mirror, Etta Eyong cannot represent a third club this season having already represented Villarreal and Levante, so a January move is off the cards for United.
But in summer 2026, Etta Eyong is a name United fans should keep an eye out for.