Nigerian striker Gift Orban at the center of January transfer battle as RC Lens make move

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.