Middlesbrough and Norwich target Balthazar Pierret from Red Star
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 11:53 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Middlesbrough and Norwich City are reportedly pursuing 26-year-old defensive midfielder Balthazar Pierret, who currently plays for Red Star in French Ligue 2. Both clubs are expected to engage in a competitive battle for the player's signature this summer. The interest in Pierret comes as teams look to strengthen their midfield ahead of the upcoming season. Further developments are anticipated as negotiations may begin soon.
- •Balthazar Pierret is a 26-year-old midfielder.
- •He plays for Red Star in Ligue 2.
- •Middlesbrough and Norwich are interested in signing him.
- •Competition for Pierret's signing is expected this summer.
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Gossip: Magpies eye new midfielder
- 11:53 AMYahoo Sports — Gossip: Canaries eye French midfielder
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 12:07 PMGossip: Magpies eye new midfielder
The latest transfer gossip from the EFL.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 11:53 AMGossip: Canaries eye French midfielder
The latest transfer gossip from the EFL.
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