Estéban Lepaul attracts interest from major European clubs

Following a standout season in which he scored 21 goals in Ligue 1, Stade Rennais striker Estéban Lepaul has attracted significant interest from major European clubs. Reports indicate that Premier League sides Manchester City and Aston Villa are monitoring the 26-year-old, while Atlético Madrid, Napoli, and Como have also included him on their target lists.

Despite this high-profile interest, Stade Rennais has no intention of selling the forward. The club's leadership intends to keep Lepaul, a position supported by the player himself, who is reportedly not pushing for a transfer. Lepaul is expected to remain in Brittany to compete in the Europa League this season.

In related transfer news, FC Nantes has bolstered its attacking options by signing Thomas Robinet from USL Dunkerque. Robinet, a 30-year-old striker who scored 19 goals last season, has been compared by observers to Lepaul due to his playing style as a traditional number nine focused on positioning and hold-up play.