MU is ready to break the bank for the La Liga top 3 striker, ranking above both Yamal and Vinicius

Manchester United is speeding up their efforts to sign Karl Etta Eyong, the Cameroonian striker who is causing a sensation in La Liga after becoming the third top scorer, trailing only Kylian Mbappe and Julian Alvarez.

Karl Etta Eyong, 21 years old, is emerging as the new sensation for Levante and throughout La Liga in the 2025/26 season. After 8 rounds, he has scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists, ranking third on the top scorers list, behind Mbappe (9 goals, Real Madrid) and Julian Alvarez (8 goals, Atletico Madrid). This impressive form has quickly put Etta Eyong on the radar of many European giants, including Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, “Manchester United is focusing on promising young talents, and Etta Eyong is one of the standout names they are monitoring.” Under the guidance of coach Ruben Amorim, Man United aims to find a new striker as Joshua Zirkzee might leave in January, while Rasmus Hojlund has been loaned to Napoli.

Etta Eyong is not only a penalty box “killer” but also a well-rounded striker. He can finish with both feet, is strong in the air, and frequently supports defense when needed. Given his current form, many experts compare him to “a young version of Samuel Eto’o” — fast, intelligent, and extremely clinical in front of goal.

In an analysis on The United Stand, Jacobs added: “Etta Eyong has been directly involved in 8 goals over 8 games, an extremely impressive rate for a 21-year-old player. Not only Manchester United but also Tottenham and Juventus are keeping an eye on him.”

Interest from Old Trafford comes amid Barcelona’s financial difficulties, preventing them from spending heavily on transfer targets. The Catalan club had negotiated with Etta Eyong’s agent and considered triggering his €30 million release clause, but Manchester United is now likely to prevail due to stronger financial power.

A source from Spain revealed that Levante is willing to listen to offers if the price is right. Eyong’s contract includes a special clause allowing him to leave for just €15 million if a Premier League club makes an official bid — making him a potential bargain in the 2026 summer transfer market.

Etta Eyong — who recently debuted for the Cameroon national team and partnered with Bryan Mbeumo (also currently at MU) — is regarded as a “natural goal scorer.” He once confessed: “I’m happy at Levante, but my ambition is to play at the highest level. I want to challenge myself against Europe’s toughest defenses.”

With his brilliant form placing him in the top 3 La Liga scorers, Etta Eyong is becoming one of the hottest names in Europe. The competition between Manchester United and Barcelona for the Cameroonian striker’s signature promises to be a major highlight of the upcoming transfer window.

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