It is reported that Everton are among several Premier League clubs, including Leeds United, Aston Villa, Brentford, and Brighton, that are monitoring Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul. His impressive development recently led to a call-up to the France squad, for which he has earned three caps. Everton, Leeds, and Aston Villa made inquiries about the 26-year-old player during the summer. It is understood that this prompted Rennes to sign the forward to a new long-term contract. Despite the new contract, interest from England continues ahead of the January transfer window, and Everton's interest is currently described as being the strongest. A potential transfer in January is being monitored, although any move will depend on Rennes' position and the level of interest that develops. The forward joined Rennes from Angers in August 2025 for a fee reported to be €13.5 million plus bonuses. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €45.00m. In October 2026, reports suggested that the club had set an asking price of between €50 million and €60 million.