Nigerian forward Gift Orban could be on the move in January, with former Bundesliga champions Stuttgart reportedly keen on signing him, as per Transfer News Live.
Orban has struggled for game time at Lyon since his €14 million transfer from Belgian side KAA Gent in January. Despite arriving as a potential savior for Lyon’s relegation battle, the striker has only managed five appearances this season, scoring twice.
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Lyon is reportedly open to selling Orban as they look to balance their books, and Stuttgart sees him as a solution to their attacking struggles. The German club has yet to replace Serhou Guirassy, who left for
Borussia Dortmund last summer, and they are in need of a clinical finisher.
🚨 Gift Orban is wanted by Stuttgart, Trabzonspor and Galatasaray.
The striker has struggled for minutes at Lyon this season! 👀🇳🇬
(Source: @SkySportDE) pic.twitter.com/uoixlekPtP
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) November 26, 2024
While Orban’s talent and goal-scoring potential make him an attractive option, Lyon’s rumored €20 million asking price could be a stumbling block. Stuttgart must decide if they are willing to make the investment for the 21-year-old, who has shown flashes of brilliance but is yet to find consistent form in Ligue 1.
The coming weeks will reveal whether Orban can secure a move to Germany and reignite his career at a club eager to strengthen its attack.
