On the final day of the transfer window, Valencia called Levante to inquire about 22-year-old Cameroonian striker Karl Etta Eyong. Valencia made the request without the capacity to pay for him. Levante responded by asking for 10 million for 100% of the player's rights, or 5 million for a 50% share. Etta Eyong, who has 8 caps for Cameroon and a contract until 2029, joined Levante in September 2025 for a reported €3 million and currently has a market value of €15.00m according to Transfermarkt. The player has also drawn interest from clubs including Everton, Ipswich Town, and FC Barcelona. In June 2026, Levante's asking price was reportedly between £25 million and £30 million, and in January 2026, the club was said to have rejected offers of up to €30 million from CSKA Moscow.