Arsenal and Tottenham are keen to bring Karl Etta Eyong to the Premier League amid reports of a €40 million release clause in his Levante contract. The two north London giants are positioning themselves as key contenders in the race for the Cameroon international striker. He has plenty of other interests, particularly from Real Madrid and Barcelona, among others, but the Premier League sides are keen to land him in the summer.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal and Tottenham seek an additional attacker as they prepare for the upcoming campaign. Whether Etta Eyong will be their priority remains the question, as the interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona has cooled in the striker in recent times. His inconsistent form this season has raised doubts about whether he represents value at the quoted price.
Karl Etta Eyong caught the attention of many top clubs following how he started the season with Levante. The Cameroon international scored five times in the first seven games of the La Liga season, which indicated that he might have a prolific goalscoring campaign. Little did anyone envisage that his goalscoring form would stop with that fifth goal, as Etta Eyong has not scored since, despite featuring in most games.
Arsenal and Tottenham push for Etta Eyong signature
As per journalist Ben Jacobs, Levante pressured him into joining Russian side CSKA Moscow in the middle of February, as they had reportedly made a €30 million offer. The striker was not keen on the move, as he seemingly harbours ambitions to play for a big club in Europe or England. That reluctance to move to Russia suggests he is holding out for a bigger opportunity.
At the moment, Arsenal and Tottenham are among the teams pushing for a move in the summer. Both clubs need attacking reinforcements and view Etta Eyong as a potential option. His strong start to the season demonstrated his quality, even if his recent drought raises concerns about consistency.
Karl Etta Eyong release clause details emerge
Relegation-threatened Levante are keen to secure a fee closer to Etta Eyong’s release clause. Arsenal were keen earlier, with indications that they might have been aware of the release clause. As things stand, there is a €30 million figure mentioned for Spanish sides, but the figure rises to €40 million for clubs outside of the country, which in this case are Arsenal and Tottenham.
The dual pricing structure favours Spanish clubs but does not deter Premier League interest. Both Arsenal and Tottenham have the financial resources to trigger the higher clause if they decide he fits their plans. The question is whether they believe he can rediscover his early-season form.
Spurs face relegation battle complicating transfer plans
Like Arsenal, Tottenham are also keen to add a new attacker. However, their chances of landing a player like Etta Eyong or someone else will depend on their ability to survive relegation. It remains to be seen whether the north London duo are serious about signing the €40 million-rated striker, as they do have other, more prolific goalscorers on their shortlist.
Etta Eyong’s goal drought complicates the decision for both clubs. Five goals in seven matches looked promising, but zero goals since then raises red flags. Arsenal and Tottenham must weigh his potential against the risk of investing €40 million in a player struggling for form. The summer transfer window will reveal whether either club commits to the deal or pursues alternative targets instead.
