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Birmingham City, Middlesbrough line up move for 21-year-old Ligue 1 starlet

Birmingham City and Middlesbrough are the two sides leading the Championship after 15 games, and both are set to rival for a Ligue 1 starlet.

By Charlie Hodgson · The 72

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Birmingham City and Middlesbrough are targeting Lorient midfielder Arthur Avom for a potential January transfer.
The 21-year-old could be available for a bargain permanent transfer due to having only one year left on his contract.
Avom has earned 17 caps for Cameroon and helped Lorient win the Ligue 2 title in the 2024/25 season.

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Championship leaders Birmingham City and second-placed Middlesbrough are both tracking Lorient midfielder Arthur Avom ahead of a potential permanent January transfer, according to Football League World. Both clubs are currently in the automatic promotion spots after 15 games and are seeking reinforcements to sustain their promotion pushes.

The 21-year-old Cameroonian international has just one year remaining on his contract at Lorient, potentially making him available for a cut-price fee. Avom has made 10 Ligue 1 appearances in the 2026/27 campaign after previously helping the French club secure promotion by winning the Ligue 2 title.

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Birmingham City, Middlesbrough line up move for 21-year-old Ligue 1 starlet

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