Cameroonian central midfielder Arthur Avom of FC Lorient is being linked with a move to Sunderland, with the 21-year-old reported to be on the Premier League club’s radar despite uncertainty over his contract situation in France.
Avom, valued at €20.00m on Transfermarkt, is currently on the books of Ligue 1 side Lorient, where he wears the number 62 shirt. Data from the transfer portal lists no fixed contract expiry date for the Yaoundé-born player, fuelling speculation that Lorient could face a decision over whether to cash in on the highly rated midfielder or risk him running down his deal and moving closer to a potential free-agent scenario in future windows.
The latest rumour, logged on 3 June 2026, places Sunderland as the club most closely monitoring his situation, with the deal’s probability rating still marked as “?” – underlining that talks, if any, are at an exploratory stage rather than an advanced negotiation. The move would represent a substantial step for both parties, shifting Avom from the French top flight to the English game and giving Sunderland a high-value addition in the centre of the pitch.
Standing at 1.73m and predominantly right-footed, Avom is listed as a central midfielder but has developed a reputation as a modern engine-room player capable of operating across the middle of the park. Born on 15 December 2004, he has already attracted significant attention in the transfer market at a relatively young age, with his valuation having climbed into the €20m bracket.
Recent performances for Lorient have helped cement that status. In his latest outing – a Ligue 1 fixture for the Brittany club, whose season has been closely watched by scouts – Avom featured in central midfield, contributing with his energy off the ball, ball recoveries and short passing in a tightly contested match. While Lorient’s result and the scoreline are not recorded in the available data, his display has been noted as part of the broader context in which English clubs have started to pay closer attention.
Lorient themselves have form in developing and moving on midfield talents, and Avom’s profile – a young, technically adept central midfielder with top-flight experience in France – fits the type of player Premier League clubs have increasingly targeted. His growing online presence, including an active Instagram account, underlines his emergence as part of a new generation of Cameroonian professionals making their way in Europe.
The lack of a published contract end date for Avom at Lorient adds an extra layer of intrigue. Without clarity on when his current deal runs out, rival clubs may sense an opportunity, whether via a negotiated transfer this summer or by positioning themselves early in case his situation edges closer to a free-agent outcome further down the line. For Sunderland, the financial aspect would be significant, with any bid likely having to reflect or at least approach his €20.00m market valuation.
For now, the link remains at the rumour stage, with no indication of formal talks or agreement between the clubs. There is also no suggestion in the available information that Lorient are actively pushing to sell, leaving the player’s medium‑term future open.
If a move to Sunderland does materialise, it would mark a major step in Avom’s career trajectory – from Yaoundé to Ligue 1 and potentially on to the Premier League. Such a transfer could redefine his reputation on the European stage, offering a platform to turn market value and promise into consistent top‑level performances and, ultimately, to shape his standing as one of Cameroon’s leading midfield exports.
