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Fulham 'keeping tabs on Gent striker Gift Orban'

Fulham 'keeping tabs on Gent striker Gift Orban'
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Fulham are reportedly showing an interest in signing Genk striker Gift Orban as they look to strengthen their forward line.

Fulham are reportedly interested in signing Gent forward Gift Orban.

The Cottagers are still searching for Aleksandar Mitrovic's replacement following the Serbian's summer move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.

Raul Jimenez, who arrived from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer, has been unable to fill the void left by Mitrovic, having failed to score in 10 competitive matches.

Carlos Vinicius and Rodrigo Muniz have also featured this season, but neither of the pair are regarded as starters by Fulham boss Marco Silva.

Fulham's failure to replace Mitrovic has seen them struggle in the final third, having mustered nine goals in 10 league games - only four teams have scored fewer.

Fulham manager Marco Silva on October 2, 2023© Reuters

With the Cottagers on the lookout for a new striker, TEAMtalk are reporting that Orban has been identified as a potential target.

Orban scored 19 goals in 24 competitive games for Norwegian side Stabaek, before completing a move to Gent in January.

Since joining the Belgian club, the 21-year-old has gone on to score 27 goals in 38 matches across all competitions.

The Gent forward was previously been linked with a move to fellow London side Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.

Gent's Hugo Cuypers celebrates scoring their first goal with Gift Orban on April 20, 2023© Reuters

With the forward under contract until June 2027, Genk are in a strong position when it comes to negotiating a potential sale.

In addition to Orban, Fulham were recently linked with a move for Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, who has begun the campaign in scintillating form.

The Guinea international is currently leading the Bundesliga scoring charts ahead of Bayern Munich's Harry Kane after racking up 14 goals in eight league matches.

Fulham, meanwhile, are currently preparing to face Championship side Ipswich Town in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday.

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