Jacobs confirms Man Utd are after ‘striking sensation’ who already played with Mbeumo

Manchester United are reportedly keeping close tabs on Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong, whom they could pursue next summer.The 22-year-old is a Cameroonian centre-forward who has been playing his football in Spain for several years now. He rose through the ranks of Cadiz and then had a spell at Villarreal before moving to Levante last summer.The young bomber’s stint with the Granots has been off to a spectacular start. He has already scored six goals and provided three assists in 11 LaLiga appearances, and has been hailed as a ‘scoring sensation’.He has recently made his debut for the Cameroonian first team, playing alongside Man Utd star, Bryan Mbeumo, in the national team’s last two World Cup qualifiers against Mauritius and Angola.Man United set sights on Karl Etta Eyong(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)In recent days, reports in Spain revealed that Eyong has already attracted the interest of some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Premier League giants Man Utd and Arsenal, in addition to Clasico rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona.The Red Devils’ interest in the Cameroonian has now been confirmed by football journalist Ben Jacobs.“Manchester United and Etta Eyong could be one to look out for next summer,” said the transfer market expert during his appearance on The United Stand. 🗣 @JacobsBen: “Manchester United and Etta Eyong could be one to look out for next summer.” [@UnitedStandMUFC] pic.twitter.com/aPciLoTnix — The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) November 7, 2025The Douala native is tied to Levante with a contract valid until the summer of 2029. Transfermarkt estimates his value at €20 million, but the Spanish club would almost certainly request a transfer fee amidst the growing interest in the player’s services.Why Man Utd need a new strikerFollowing Man Utd’s 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, Ruben Amorim revealed that he kept Benjamin Sesko on the pitch for the duration of the match because he doesn’t have another natural centre-forward in his ranks. The Portuguese manager sees Joshua Zirkzee more suited to the No.10 role. Stats in 25/26 Appearances Goals Assists Benjamin Sesko 11 2 1 Dusan Vlahovic 14 6 1 Karl Etta Eyong 11 6 3 Therefore, Man Utd will likely have to buy a new striker next summer. In addition to Eyong, they are being linked with other profiles, including out-of-contract Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, who, as things stand, would be available on a free transfer in July.