New Eto'o? Winning the first round of the Africa Cup, Barca competes with Premier League clubs for the 22-year-old La Liga forward Ayong.

Lewandowski is 37 years old, his performance has dropped considerably, and his contract ends this season. Barca does not plan to extend it, so they must find a new forward to take his place.

The 2025 Africa Cup is underway, and La Liga striker Ayong netted his first goal for the national team, leading Cameroon to a 1-0 win against Gabon. According to the latest report from Italian transfer expert Romano, Barca is competing with several Premier League clubs for the 22-year-old Cameroonian forward. Both Barca and these Premier League teams are closely monitoring Ayong’s performance in the Africa Cup. Barca has already added this player, who has proven himself in La Liga, to their transfer list for next year.

Ayong developed in Cadiz’s youth academy before moving to Villarreal’s youth setup. In the summer 2025 transfer window, he joined Levante from Villarreal for a fee of €3 million. At that time, his market value was only €5 million, but it has now surged to €20 million.

Now 22 years old, Ayong stands 1.81 meters tall and is a right-footed center forward. His contract with Levante runs until 2029. So far this season, he has played 16 matches, starting 15 of them, and has contributed 6 goals and 3 assists.

In my opinion, Ayong’s transfer fee is low, and scoring multiple goals in La Liga’s second-tier club Levante proves his ability. At 22, he has great potential, earns a modest salary, and has already adapted to La Liga. He is a good option for Barca, who have limited transfer funds, and he might become the new “Eto’o.”