PL: English clubs battle for the "new Balbea"

Cameroonian players are in high demand among Premier League clubs just weeks ahead of the summer transfer window.

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The electrifying performances of Carlos Balbea with Brighton and Bryan Mbeumo with Brentford have fueled the English rush for Cameroonian talents.

According to the English tabloid "The Sun," Chelsea are now tracking Arthur Avom, the midfielder from FC Lorient.

He is being compared to his compatriot Carlos Balbea, the Premier League's new sensation, thanks to his exceptional ability to contribute both defensively and offensively in midfield.

What should you know about Arthur Avom?

Trained in Cameroon, he notably wore the jersey of Fauve Azur before moving to France in 2023 to join FC Lorient.

The Yaoundé native was a key architect of the "Merlus" promotion to Ligue 1, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists in 32 appearances.

Under contract with the French club until 2026, with an option for an additional year, his market value is currently set at 2 million euros according to Transfermarkt.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.