In the final 48 hours of the transfer window, Rennes is seeking a striker with a central profile and is exploring a move for Lens forward Odsonne Édouard. Le Parisien first reported this interest. This is being pursued alongside the club's efforts to sign Boulaye Dia from Lazio Rome. There is a possibility that Rennes could sign Édouard, who was Racing's co-top scorer in Ligue 1 last season with 12 goals, before the deadline. The potential deal could take the form of a paid loan that includes a purchase option. The 28-year-old did not start the season's first match against Auxerre because of groin discomfort and was absent for the game against Strasbourg due to personal reasons.