Nigeria Players Abroad
Gift Orban won’t come as gift, says Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche
By Monsurah Olatunji
Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly in search of a replacement for striker Kolo Muani, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window for a substantial fee of around £95 million.
The Bundesliga side are rumoured to be on the lookout for Gift Orban as they set their sights on a January move for the highly productive Nigerian forward.
The team has struggled in the early stages of the season, managing to score just 4 goals in 4 Bundesliga matches and are clearly wanting for a proper and tested no. 9.
Although, Orban has been struggling for form lately, and mainly due to injuries and has not scored in his last four appearances for Gent.
A recent report suggests that Frankfurt have identified the Gent striker as a potential reinforcement to solve their attacking woes when the window reopens in January 2024.
When the question was raised about the KAA Gent player, sporting director Markus Krosche admitted that Gift Orban remains an option, although the player might come with a hefty price tag.
“There are a lot of interesting players, He (Orban) won’t come as a gift,” Krosche stated.
The 21-year-old boasts an impressive record, with 45 goals scored in 56 appearances for Stabak Fotball and Gent since turning professional.
His impressive form caught the eyes of many top clubs during the summer transfer window with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur reportedly making contact with the Nigerian forward’s camp, but a deal did not happen.
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