West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing 20-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Arthur Avom from Ligue 1 club FC Lorient.
Arthur Avom is a target for Premier League club Sunderland and Ligue 1 outfit RC Strasbourg apart from West Ham United, as per an update by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line.
The 20-year-old is a talented young player with a bright future, and he could develop into an important asset for West Ham going forward. The Hammers are looking to build a squad for the future, and signing the African midfield prospect would be a wise decision. Avom is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future ahead of himself.
Meanwhile, the opportunity to move to England could be exciting for him as well. West Ham have an ambitious project, and they could be an attractive destination for him. Even though the East London outfit have struggled in recent months, they are a big club, and they could provide him with the platform to showcase his qualities in the Premier League regularly.
West Ham could use midfield depth
West Ham could certainly use more quality in the middle of the park, and the 20-year-old would be a long-term investment for them. It will be interesting to see if West Ham follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign the player in the coming months. The Hammers have the financial muscle to get him, and they should be able to beat Strasbourg to his signature easily.
On the other hand, Sunderland have been promoted to the Premier League recently, and they have been very active in the transfer market. It will not be a surprise if the Black Cats come forward with a lucrative proposal to sign the midfielder. It remains to be seen what he decides.
The Cameroonian midfielder should look to join a club where he will get regular opportunities and the platform to compete at the highest level. If Sunderland can convince the player of their ambitions, it could be an interesting opportunity for him.
