Unwanted at Olympique Lyonnais, former La Gantoise Emmanuel Gift Orban still attracts some interest. The Nigerian striker could bounce back in Lens, still in Ligue 1.
His first months at La Gantoise had been sensational. Author of 32 goals and 2 assists in 52 matches with the Buffalos, Emmanuel Gift Orban quickly made everyone agree on the Belgian, but also European, lawns.
So much so that last January, Olympique Lyonnais came to deposit 14 million on the table of the Gant leaders, offering Gift Orban a contract running until June 2028.
Initially purchased for just under five million euros by La Gantoise, Emmanuel Gift Orban struggled to adapt to his new world. By internal sources, the Nigerian was often described as distant, even unpleasant at times.
Two clubs want to relaunch Emmanuel Gift Orban, unwanted in Lyon
On the pitch, his performances were never the same as in Belgium. Firstly because he has only taken part in 21 matches over the past year, including only nine starts, and he has only scored five goals. Emmanuel Gift Orban has become unwanted on the banks of the Rhône. He hasn’t played for three months, and the derby against Marseille lost in the final moments.
However, he could find a way out in winter. According to information from the French dailyTeamthe RC Lens of a certain Will Still would have submitted a first offer to secure his services. Lower, however, than the 12 million euros excluding bonuses requested by Lyon. In addition, Hoffenheim has already made two proposals, including one with compensation of ten million euros. Insufficient, therefore, too, but close to the demands of the Rhone.
While the transfer window has not yet officially started, there is already a strong chance that Emmanuel Gift Orban will leave Lyon this January.
