"Barcelona are being tipped not to pursue a move for Etta Eyong this summer after making a final decision on the 22-year-old forward. The Catalan giants had been linked repeatedly with Eyong this season as a potential low-cost option to take over from Robert Lewandowski. However, it's now being reported that Barcelona have decided to drop their interest in Eyong and look elsewhere."
"Diario Sport say that Barcelona were keen last summer when he was available for around €3 million but aren't willing to pay the €30m it's likely to take to bring him in at the end of the season. A host of Premier League clubs are also said to be willing, and financially able, to active his release clause and Barcelona don't want to enter the bidding."
Barcelona have decided to end interest in 22-year-old forward Etta Eyong and will look for other options this summer. Barcelona were keen last summer when Eyong was available for around €3 million but are not willing to pay the approximately €30 million likely required now. Several Premier League clubs are believed to be able and willing to trigger his release clause, and Barcelona do not want to enter a bidding battle. If Robert Lewandowski leaves, Barcelona consider a top-level striker necessary, with Julian Alvarez and Dusan Vlahovic still seen as potential replacements.
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