Facing major financial difficulties, OL could count on RC Lens to offload an attacker.
Last January, Gift Orban joined OL for 12 million euros (excluding bonuses) from La Gantoise. Very promising, the striker has not really managed to impose himself, as evidenced by his 5 goals in 21 matches for Les Gones. This season is all the more complicated for him, given that Pierre Sage does not really count on his presence. The proof is that he has only been used 5 times this season, and is often left out of the squad called up for matches.
Lens will first have to degrease
A departure this winter seems inevitable, especially since the club needs to sell. And the Nigerian could well stay in Ligue 1… Indeed, according to information from journalist Andrés Onrubia Ramos, RC Lens has targeted Orban for the next transfer window. It must be said that the Artesian club must face a shortage of attackers with the injuries of Satriano and Saïd.
The recruitment of a number 9 is therefore a priority for managers, who must still reduce the payroll. A loan offer, with or without a purchase option, would not be a surprise from Racing, who have already used this method to attract Nzola and Satriano. Not sure that this plan suits John Textor's OL, which has a clear objective for its sales.
