Nigeria striker Gift Orban is on the radar of Serie A new Boys Venezia, Completesports.com reports.
Orban spent last season on loan with Hellas Verona from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim.
The 23-year-old scored seven goals and provided three assists in 28 league appearances for Verona.
The Yellow and Blues opted against exercising the option to make the former Olympique Lyon forward’s loan move permanent.
Verona suffered relegation to Serie B after finishing 19th in the Serie A standings last season.
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Venezia Keen To Sign Orban
According to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Venezia are considering a move for Orban as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026–27 season.
The Winged Lions secured an immediate return to the Italian top flight after spending just one season in Serie B following their relegation at the end of the 2024–25 campaign.
Having finished top of Serie B last season, Venezia are keen to bolster their ranks and avoid another swift return to the second tier.
Transfer To Hoffenheim
Orban joined Hoffenheim from Ligue 1 club Olympic Lyon in January 2025.
The pacy striker managed four goals in 13 league appearances for Die Kraichgauer.
More clubs are expected to register interest in the player this summer, with Hoffenheim likely to demand around €9m for his transfer.
By Adeboye Amosu
