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Italian giants, AC Milan and Napoli are reportedly interested in a summer move for Gent striker gift Orban
Gift Orban joined Belgian Pro League club Gent in January after making the step up from Norwegian second-division club, Staebek.
He took to his new team like a duck to water, exploding in front of goal and finding the net at an alarming rate.
The 20-year-old now has 12 goals in 10 appearances across all competitions for Gent and is showing no signs of slowing down.
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AC Milan, Napoli monitoring Gift Orban
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Orban’s fine form has attracted two of Italy’s powerhouses, AC Milan and Napoli.
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The report states the two clubs are monitoring his situation with the intention of making a move in the summer.
It is unclear whether Gent would be willing to part ways with Orban this summer but they will likely request a huge fee for a player whose stock continues to rise on what almost seems like a daily basis.
Orban was named UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 Player of the Week after his performances over two legs against Istanbul Basaksehir, including a stunning second-leg hat trick to send Gent into the quarter-finals.
Gift Orban chasing Super Eagles star Cyriel Dessers’ record
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