Aston Villa plotting move for Ligue 1 ace Esteban Lepaul

Aston Villa is reportedly tracking Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul as Unai Emery looks for additional firepower. L’Equipe says the Villains could use another central forward, particularly amid uncertainty around Ollie Watkins’ future, with links to a possible move to Saudi Arabia this summer. There is also doubt over second-choice striker Tammy Abraham, who could leave after only a few months at Villa Park. Lepaul finished last season as Ligue 1’s top scorer with 21 goals and five assists and scored in this campaign’s opener against Paris Saint-Germain. Rennes is unwilling to sell, but Villa may push if the offer is right. Manchester City is also monitoring his situation.