Chelsea is reportedly at the forefront of a group of Premier League clubs, which includes West Ham and Aston Villa, competing to acquire Arthur Avom from the French Ligue 2 team Lorient. Avom, who has drawn comparisons to Ivorian legend Yaya Toure, is a promising talent celebrated for his exceptional technique, powerful shot, and endurance. Chelsea's plan involves signing Avom and subsequently loaning him to their affiliated club, Strasbourg. Despite Lorient's hopes of securing Avom with a long-term contract, the 20-year-old Cameroonian international is apparently in no hurry to commit to an extension and is open to considering all offers before making a decision during the summer. Lorient's partnership with Bournemouth has established a pattern for Premier League transfers, akin to Dango Ouattara's move to the Vitality Stadium. In the meantime, West Ham is eager to revamp their midfield, and Aston Villa, anticipating European competition next season, aims to bolster their squad under manager Unai Emery, who has shown interest in the gifted midfielder.