Lille are actively pursuing Nigerian forward Gift Orban (21) as their potential new striker. The 21-year-old has attracted interest from several clubs, but Lille has recently initiated contact to secure his services, according to Fabrizio Romano‘s tweet.
Orban’s arrival at Lille could potentially serve as a replacement for Jonathan David, who is anticipated to receive significant offers for his services in the upcoming transfer window. As Lille prepares for the possibility of parting ways with the Canadian striker, they are already exploring options to strengthen their attacking department. David has scored 22 goals in 35 Ligue 1 matches this season.
Orban’s performances have been nothing short of sensational since arriving in Belgium in January. In just 19 games across all competitions for Gent, he has already amassed an incredible 19 goals and provided 2 assists. Unsurprisingly, his impressive form has caught the attention of scouts from various top clubs.
Notably, clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund, AS Monaco, Manchester United, RB Leipzig, Benfica, Inter Milan, and RC Lens have been regularly sending representatives to observe Orban’s performances. The level of interest from such esteemed clubs demonstrates the widespread recognition of Orban’s immense talent and potential.
GFFN | George Boxall
