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- Cameroon forward Karl Etta Eyong turned down a €30 million transfer to CSKA Moscow in January.
- The 22-year-old still dreams of joining FC Barcelona despite a recent dip in form.
- Barcelona scouts watched him earlier this season but lost interest after his goal drought.
- Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Stuttgart are also monitoring the Levante striker.
- The Catalan club prefer Julian Alvarez or Joao Pedro but face financial limits.
FC Barcelona are hunting for a new centre-forward to replace veteran star Robert Lewandowski. The club have drawn up a shortlist that includes big names like Julian Alvarez, Joao Pedro and Harry Kane. However, their tight budget may block these expensive deals.
Those inside Camp Nou hope to sign a striker for around €100 million. Yet there is no certainty that any of their top targets will join for that fee. Because of this, the La Liga champions are also looking at cheaper options. One name that has emerged is Karl Etta Eyong.
Scouts from the Catalan giants tracked the Cameroon international closely during the first half of the season. At that time, the 22-year-old was in excellent form. However, the last six months have been difficult. He has struggled to score goals, and this poor run caused Barcelona to drop their interest.
Despite this, Etta Eyong remains hopeful of a move to Camp Nou. According to reports, he rejected a €30 million offer from CSKA Moscow in January. The striker will prioritise a switch to the reigning La Liga champions over any other club this summer.
The forward only joined Levante from Villarreal last summer. However, he already feels his time at the Valencian club is over. While he is determined to leave, Barcelona is his clear first choice. Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, plus Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart, are also watching his situation.
The coming weeks will reveal how this transfer saga unfolds. At present, it would surprise many if Barcelona made a formal offer. However, their plans could change quickly if they fail to land primary targets like Alvarez or Pedro due to financial constraints.