KAA Gent must take a hit on the transfer market this summer to create breathing space financially. Gift Orban is that so-called savior.
The 20-year-old Nigerian striker put on a KAA Gent shirt in January. Gift Orban not only managed a hat-trick against Basaksehir in the Conference League. He scored 20 goals and 2 assists in 22 games. Those great figures and its growth margin arouse the necessary interest.
Lille OSC has been following Gift Orban for a long time. They have to take into account a departure from Jonathan David. The former Buffalo can work in Italy, Spain and England.
Racing Lens sees Loïs Openda leave. Brought in for 9.8 million euros, gone a year later for a multiple. RB Leipzig hopes to get 80 million euros from Chelsea for Christopher Nkunku. In Lens they hope to be able to collect 45 million euros for Openda. Perhaps they will have to make peace with 25 to 30 million euros.
Gift Orban can take the place of Loïs Openda. A player who can make more money in the long run. However, KAA Gent needs money. They paid 3.3 million euros for his arrival in January. Orban should now raise 15 to 20 million euros.
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