RC Lens have officially entered the race to sign Olympique Lyonnais forward Gift Orban, submitting a bid for the Nigerian striker.
According to L’Équipe, the offer falls short of Lyon’s €12 million valuation, leaving the deal hanging in the balance.
Orban, 22, has struggled to make a significant impact at Lyon since joining for €14 million last January. With just sporadic appearances to his name, he has found himself on the club’s transfer list as Lyon scramble to meet financial regulations and avoid a potential relegation to Ligue 2.
RC Lens, sitting in a solid Ligue 1 position, see Orban as a promising addition to bolster their attacking options for the second half of the season. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim remain in the picture, having already submitted two bids, the highest being €10 million.
With Lyon keen to finalize sales this window and suitors circling, Orban’s next destination remains a hot topic. The clock is ticking, and all eyes are on the dynamic forward as his January fate takes shape.
