It’s no secret: OL is sold during the winter to get into the coffers and also send the Damocles book to the club’s elite status.

Among the players designated to leave the Rhone fold and contributor to the war effort, the name of Gift Orban is obviously mentioned, the Nigerian center forward bought from La Gantoise for 14 million euros a year ago having not never found his place in Lyon.

Under contract until 2028, the 22-year-old player is valued at 12 million euros by the Lyon major budget, which according to L’Equipe received a proposal from RC Lens this Monday.

Journalist Hugo Guillemet specifies that “the amount has not filtered, but it is below what OL expects”, adding that the German club Hoffenheim has a long lead in the file with an offer of 10 million euros formulated last week.

Since January 2024, Gift Orban has only worn the Gnes jersey 21 times, for five goals scored and not one assist. He has not played in Ligue 1 since September 22, against OM, making do with two appearances in the Europa League in the meantime.