Transfer rumour: Estéban Lepaul from Stade Rennais FC to Leeds United

Will Estéban Lepaul leave Rennes and join Leeds Utd?

Leeds Utd's pursuit of Estéban Lepaul reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.

Leeds Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Estéban Lepaul (26).
Leeds Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Estéban Lepaul.
The absence of key players at Leeds Utd who play in the same position as Estéban Lepaul increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Leeds Utd's squad.

Transfer Logic score:

Pros

Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Noah Okafor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Noah Okafor, Mateo Joseph )
Missing potential star player in position
Some direct competitors for position (Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Mateo Joseph )
Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

More expensive than previously attracted players

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Alternatives of Leeds Utd

Skill / pot	Player	Team	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
Skill / pot	Player / Team / Position	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
66.7 68.0	Andrea Pinamonti	Lazio	€13.2M
66.4 73.9	Joaquín Panichelli	Strasbourg	€27.6M
66.3 74.0	Emersonn	Ipswich	€8.4M
66.1 74.0	Samu Aghehowa	Porto	€45.7M
66.0 72.6	Antonio Raimondo	Frosinone	€5.5M
65.9 65.9	Luka Jović	AEK	€5.7M
65.9 65.9	Paulinho	Toluca	€2.4M
65.8 68.9	Ellis Simms	Coventry	€13.1M

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