Everton lead Premier League interest in Rennes striker

Everton reportedly lead the Premier League interest in signing Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, according to reports. The 26-year-old France international previously attracted summer interest from Aston Villa and Leeds United, while Brentford and Brighton are also said to be monitoring him. Lepaul scored 20 Ligue 1 goals for Rennes last season after finding the net 10 times with Angers.

Rennes signed Lepaul to a new long-term contract during the summer, and no formal bids or approaches have been made yet. Everton manager David Moyes currently relies on Thierno Barry, who recently scored his sixth goal of the season in a 2-2 draw with Hull City, but Lepaul is viewed as an additional central attacking option if the club pursues a permanent move.