8 Jun 2026 13:05 BST |
4 min read
Manchester United target Karl Etta Eyong is reportedly “prioritising” a move to the Premier League this summer, despite interest from numerous clubs across European football.
The Cameroon international has been linked with a move to the English top flight for several months and the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd all made checks on him throughout the 2025-26 season.
Eyong, who joined Levante from Villarreal in September, scored seven goals and provided four assists in 33 La Liga matches last campaign and he rejected a move to CSKA Moscow in January, despite a transfer fee being agreed.
The 22-year-old decided against moving to the Russian outfit during the winter transfer window and he has now set his sights on moving to the Premier League, as per Ben Jacobs.
The transfer reporter posted on X: “Understand Etta Eyong is now prioritising a move to England. Two Premier League clubs have made approaches to Levante.
“There is also active interest from Turkey. Levante want €30m+ for Eyong and accepted an offer from CSKA in January. Eyong did not want to join.”
Karl Etta Eyong to replace Joshua Zirkzee at Man Utd?
Man Utd have already finalised an agreement to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson and they are now eager to bring another midfielder, a left-back and a forward to the club before Transfer Deadline Day on 1 September.
Rumours of a move for Eyong have died down since the early months of the 2025-26 season, but there is Premier League interest in the 22-year-old and Man Utd could be one of those clubs given the uncertain future of Joshua Zirkzee.
The Dutchman only started five league matches last term and he has been widely tipped to return to Serie A on a permanent deal this summer amid reported interest from a number of top Italian clubs.
If he does leave, Man Utd will be required to sign a new back-up option to Benjamin Sesko, and Eyong could fit the billing perfectly, especially as a deal could be agreed for around €30m.
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