May 31, (THEWILL) – KAA Gent, a Belgian Division A team, has reportedly turned down an initial offer for their talented forward, Gift Orban, from Galatasaray, the newly crowned Süper Lig champions.
With expectations of numerous bids for Orban this summer, Gent wasted no time rejecting the first proposal, suggesting that a breakthrough in negotiations may not happen until August.
Orban, who joined Gent in January from Stabæk for a fee slightly over €3 million, has quickly made a name for himself as a prolific scorer. In just 21 games, he has netted an impressive 20 goals and provided two assists. This outstanding performance, by Gent’s evaluation, has increased his value to almost ten times his original purchase price.
In a display of their unwavering commitment to Orban’s long-term development, the club has firmly expressed their hesitation to hastily cash in on his growing potential. As a result, they promptly discarded an initial email from Galatasaray, underscoring Gent’s uncompromising stance.
Galatasaray had hoped to secure Orban’s services swiftly and had proposed a season-long loan with an option to purchase for €15 million. However, Gent has firmly rejected this proposition and refused to negotiate under those terms. Gent has set a minimum transfer fee of €30 million for the talented attacker, firmly establishing their position in the negotiations.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
