Barcelona's next forward? Levante star ready to reject other offers to wait with La Liga champions eager to snap up Robert Lewandowski successor for bargain transfer fee

According to Spanish outlet Sport, Eyong has a €30m (£25m/$35m) release clause, but Levante may have to accept an offer as low as €15 million (£10m/$18m), with Villarreal retaining a right-to-match clause. The Cameroonian striker has also attracted interest from several clubs in Spain and England, but Barcelona are said to have the upper hand, having already agreed personal terms with the player. The Catalan club had attempted to sign him last summer but were unable to activate his release clause at the time.

Eyong scored 19 goals and provided six assists last season for Villarreal B in the Primera Federacion. Despite making an impact with Villarreal’s first team during their strong start to the 2025–26 season, the club could not guarantee him a regular starting spot. As a result, he joined Levante in August, who assured him consistent playing time. Since his move, the Cameroonian striker has impressed, registering four goals and one assist in his first five games.

Barcelona have identified Eyong as a potential replacement for Polish striker Lewandowski, who could leave the club at the end of the season amid interest from several clubs, including AC Milan. Alongside Eyong, Barcelona are also monitoring Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez and Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy as alternative options, with president Joan Laporta aiming to secure a high-profile signing next summer.

Eyong will hope to maintain his strong start to the season and build on his impressive performances, with the possibility of securing his dream move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window of 2026.