Gift Orban could well and truly leave Olympique Lyonnais during the next winter transfer window. Announced in the sights of RC Lens at one point, it ultimately seems that Will Still does not have the Nigerian in his sights. However, given Orban's derisory playing time this season, a departure cannot be ruled out to revive him.
Especially since OL has a real need for liquidity to avoid administrative relegation to the DNCG at the end of the season. Thus, Gift Orban could bring in a few million for John Textor, who is today valued at around 15 million euros.
Trabzonspor rushes into Gift Orban
And it seems that a new transfer candidate has emerged in recent hours. Indeed, according to information from Le Progrès, Trabzonspor would be interested in bringing the striker back to Türkiye this winter.
Already interested last summer to get it back, the current 10th of Super Lig could therefore return to the charge in the weeks to come. Already well stocked in this number 9 position and plagued by financial problems, OL could therefore be excited at the idea of seeing the departure of a disappointing element of the squad which maintains a good rating on the market.
A starving record at OL
As a reminder, he was recruited at La Gantoise less than a year ago, in January 2024, for a check for 14 million euros. However, since then, the striker has not really justified his price in Ligue 1. Indeed, in 21 matches played in 2024 for Les Gones, Gift Orban has only totaled five goals, including only three in the league.
A record that is far too low and remains constant, as the player has not managed to establish himself in the squad this season. It must be said that competition is tough for the number 9 position with captain Alexandre Lacazette and the star recruit of the last summer transfer window, Georges Mikautadze.
Supporter of En Avant de Guingamp, the best of the Breton clubs, I prefer to meet Yannis Salibur, Cristophe Kerbrat or Jeremy Sorbon rather than Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or Sergio Ramos.
