Reports in the French media suggest that 21-year-old Nigerian forward Gift Orban may be on the verge of departing Olympique Lyon or facing limited game time in the upcoming season.
Orban joined Lyon at the beginning of the season after an impressive stint with Belgian club Gent, where he netted 18 goals in 33 appearances last season.
Brought in as the ideal replacement for club legend Alexandre Lacazette, who is approaching the twilight of his career, Orban has unfortunately fallen short of expectations.
There remains a prevailing sentiment that the Nigeria international may not be the right fit for the club. He has struggled in his appearances, often cutting an anonymous figure on the pitch.

As a result, Lacazette received less rest than coach Pierre Sage would have preferred. Despite being signed for a substantial fee, many Lyon supporters believe Orban's lacklustre performances have not justified the investment.
Gift Orban made 13 Ligue 1 appearances for Lyon during the 2023/24 season, starting five matches and scoring one goal.
Mikautadze set to replace for Gift Orban at Lyon
French outlet L'Equipe reports that Lyon and Metz have reached an agreement on an €18 million transfer for Georgia international Georges Mikautadze.

The 23-year-old is expected to undergo his medical on Tuesday and sign a five-year deal with the former Ligue 1 champions.
Mikautadze scored 13 goals and provided four assists for Metz in 20 Ligue 1 games, but his efforts were not enough to prevent the club from being relegated.
In the recently concluded Euro 2024, he emerged as one of the standout players of the tournament, netting three goals and registering one assist for Georgia in four games.