League: EPL Sport: Soccer Country: England Category: Scores & Results

Aston Villa targets Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul amid squad changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Aston Villa targets Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul amid squad changes

Summary

Aston Villa is tracking Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul as a potential transfer target, according to L’Equipe. The club seeks to strengthen its forward line with Ollie Watkins possibly leaving for Saudi Arabia and uncertainty surrounding Tammy Abraham’s future. Lepaul finished as the top scorer in Ligue 1 last season, netting 21 goals. He has already scored in the current campaign. Despite Rennes' intent not to sell, Villa may pursue a deal if the right offer is made, as they look to bolster their attack following a poor start to the Premier League season.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Lepaul scored 21 goals last season, becoming Ligue 1's top scorer.
•Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins may leave for Saudi Arabia soon.
•Tammy Abraham's future at Villa Park is uncertain.
•Villa seeks additional firepower after a disappointing league opener.
•Lepaul scored in his team's opening match against Paris Saint-Germain.

Latest Updates

6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa plotting move for Ligue 1 ace Esteban Lepaul

What they're saying

"
Aston Villa are one of the clubs tracking Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, according to L’Equipe.The Villains could use another centre-forward with Ollie Watkins angling to leave the Birmingham-based ...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Aston Villa Manchester City Paris Saint-Germain EPL Soccer