Gift Orban: Fulham to battle Tottenham for ₦25B-rated Nigerian star

Gift Orban: Fulham to battle Tottenham for ₦25B-rated Nigerian star

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 07:27 - 22.08.2023

Fulham have reportedly entered the race to sign Gent's goalscoring sensation Gift Orban

Orban is one of the hottest strikers in European football at the moment and several top teams have shown serious interest in snapping up the Nigerian forward.

Barcelona, Manchester United and most recently, Tottenham, have all been credited with an interest in Orban. 

Fulham want Orban to replace Mitrovic

However, Fulham have also reportedly thrown their hat in the ring as they look to replace the recently departed Aleksander Mitrovic, who left to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.

Gift Orban celebrates a goal for Gent (Photo Credit: Gent/X)
Gift Orban celebrates a goal for Gent (Photo Credit: Gent/X)

According to Football Insider, Fulham view Orban as the perfect striker to come in and provide the goals needed for a successful season.

Gift Orban joined Gent in January
Gift Orban joined Gent in January

Orban has been unstoppable since joining Gent from Norwegian second-division club, Staebek in January. 

The 21-year-old scored 15 goals in 16 league appearances for the Buffalos in the second half of the season. This season, he has already registered six goals in six appearances across all competitions.

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