Manchester City and Aston Villa are reportedly keeping a close watch on Esteban Lepol, the 26-year-old French forward from Rennes. According to reputable outlet L'Équipe, the striker's impressive goal-scoring form has piqued the interest of the Premier League giants.
Lepol has quickly risen to stardom in France after a stunning debut season with the Breton club. In the last Ligue 1 campaign, he netted 21 goals and provided 5 assists, earning himself the title of the league's top scorer. His remarkable form has continued into the new season, with 5 goals already in just three matches.
In a bid to protect their key attacking asset, Rennes moved swiftly to extend Lepol's contract back in June, tying him down until the summer of 2030. The forward joined the club in 2025 from Angers and has rapidly become an irreplaceable leader in their attack.
