In an escalating transfer showdown, Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur are vying for the signature of Nigerian prodigy Gift Orban, whose sensational goal-scoring prowess has captured the attention of Premier League giants and French Ligue 1 contenders.
Antwerp-based newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws has revealed that Fulham is considering Orban as a potential replacement for Aleksandar Mitrović, who recently departed for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, leaving behind a lucrative club record transfer fee.
Gift Orban, a 21-year-old sensation, has emerged as a coveted target for both Fulham and Tottenham, thanks to his exceptional form in 2023.
Having joined Gent from Norwegian side Stabæk Fotball during the January transfer window, Orban has electrified the football world by netting an astounding 26 goals in just 28 appearances.
The young striker’s talents have ignited intense negotiations, with Tottenham Hotspur actively engaging with Orban’s camp to secure his services.
However, at this early stage, the Lilywhites are yet to formalize an official bid to Gent, and personal terms with the player remain unexplored.
Fulham, on the other hand, has placed Orban on their shortlist of potential replacements for Mitrović.
With the Serbian forward’s departure commanding a staggering fee of 52 million euros and the possibility of Tosin Adarabioyo’s sale, Fulham boasts a substantial transfer budget, providing manager Marco Silva with ample resources to bolster his squad before the transfer window slams shut.
Orban’s value, estimated at around 30 million euros by his current club Gent, highlights the premium placed on his exceptional talent.
The Nigerian U23 invitee’s contract with Gent extends until June 2027, underscoring the club’s desire to retain their prized asset.
As the summer transfer saga unfolds, all eyes remain fixed on the outcome of negotiations between Orban’s suitors and his Belgian Pro League outfit.
Football enthusiasts eagerly await the decisive moves by Fulham and Tottenham as they vie for the opportunity to harness the electrifying potential of Gift Orban and secure a player destined to make a significant impact on the Premier League stage.
