Everton are monitoring Karl Etta Eyong ahead of a potential swoop for the Cameroon star this summer.
The Levante No.21 is of interest to The Friedkin Group as David Moyes finds himself relying on two misfiring strikers in Thierno Barry and Beto – who have scored just five and three Premier League goals respectively so far this season.
If Everton can get a deal for Etta Eyong – who is valued at €30m (£26m) – over the line, supporters will be excited to hear that his former coach Marc Brys once likened him to Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.
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Everton could sign another Lamine Yamal in Karl Etta Eyong
While chatting to Mundo Deportivo back in November, Brys – who gave Etta Eyong his Cameroon debut at the age of 21 years, 11 months and 24 days – spoke incredibly well of the Everton target.
The Belgian said: “Like Lamine, Etta Eyong also has that potential. He is dangerous, unpredictable, and can surprise anyone.”
Yamal has emerged from nowhere to become a Ballon d’Or contender at the age of just 18 – finishing second to Ousmane Dembele in the rankings last year after a remarkable haul of 18 goals and 25 assists in 55 appearances in the 2024/25 campaign.
So, it is lofty praise indeed for Etta Eyong – who some also liken to Samuel Eto’o – to be compared to the sensational Spain international, even if he is roughly four years older than the Barcelona star.
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Troy Parrott makes more sense for Everton
A large amount of Everton fans on our very own TalkingPoints platform are desperate for The Friedkin Group to sign Troy Parrott this summer, and we strongly believe the Irishman would be a better option than Etta Eyong, despite his talent.
For one, the Republic of Ireland international has a history of playing in the Premier League, spending seven years at Tottenham after rejecting Everton in 2017 – and learning the ropes in English football with loan spells to Millwall, Ipswich, MK Dons as well as Preston.
Parrott would also bring a tad more seniority to Everton at the age of 24 – whereas Etta Eyong is 22 and untested in English football.
The AZ Alkmaar talisman is proving to be a reliable source of goals too with 23 strikes in 32 games so far this season.
In comparison, Etta Eyong has only netted six in 22 La Liga outings this term.
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Everton interested in Levante striker Etta Eyong.
Moyes already has too many young talents he feels he cannot rely on right now – such as Tyler Dibling and Adam Aznou – so going for the more proven option in Parrott makes sense for Everton.
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