During the summer, Aston Villa, Everton, and Leeds United were among several Premier League clubs that showed interest in Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, who is 26 years old. Brentford and Brighton have also watched the French player, and his performances have led to increasing interest from England before the January transfer window. In response to the summer enquiries, Rennes signed a new long-term contract with Lepaul to protect his value. His reputation has been enhanced by his recent call-up to the France squad, for which he has earned 3 caps. Any potential transfer is dependent on his club's position and the amount of interest that emerges in the upcoming months. Lepaul joined Rennes from Angers in August 2025 for a fee that was reported to be €13.5 million plus bonuses. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €45.00m. Reports in October 2026 suggested that Rennes had set an asking price for the striker between €50 million and €60 million.