Barcelona has begun to think seriously about the future of the offensive department, with a particular focus on replacing Robert Lewandowski.
The Polish striker is now 37 years old and the club is looking for a new number "9" who can carry the weight of the attack for the coming years.
This is not the first time Barcelona have tried to retire the legendary striker prematurely.
According to Sports, the Catalan leaders have identified one of this season's biggest revelations as their main target.
We are talking about Karl Etta Eyong, a 21-year-old striker from Cameroon, who has excelled in La Liga.
After an impressive end to the season with Villarreal in 2024/25, the African talent has started the current season even stronger with the Levante shirt.
In eight matches played so far, he has recorded five goals and three assists, already surpassing the 600-minute mark on the field.
This interest comes at a difficult time for Barcelona. After a positive start to the season, the Catalans suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sevilla before the international break.
There has been a lot of criticism towards coach Hansi Flick for his aggressive style, but also towards Lewandowski himself, who missed an important penalty and had a lackluster performance.
The Polish striker has once again been the focus of criticism, just like last season when he suffered a slump in form.
Although he remains a big name in European football, his contribution on the pitch is no longer at the levels he had at Bayern Munich.
Barcelona appears to be planning the transition to a new generation, preparing for a gradual transition of leaders in the squad.
At the moment, Ferran Torres is seen as an alternative to replace Lewandowski in certain matches, but the leaders are convinced that a new center forward with an innate instinct for goal is needed.
Etta Eyong is seen as the ideal profile, young, fast, technical and with a good feel for the goal.
If the Cameroonian's performance continues at this level, Barcelona is expected to make concrete moves in the next transfer window.
For Catalans, the time to build the future has begun now. /Telegraph/
