Lens are being linked with a move for Rapid Vienna defender Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao, with the Ligue 1 club rated at a 53% chance of signing the centre-back according to the latest transfer indicators.
The 26-year-old, currently valued at €3.50m, is emerging as a realistic target for Lens as they assess defensive options ahead of the next transfer window. The French-born defender, who holds both France and Côte d’Ivoire nationality, plays primarily as a left-footed centre-back and wears the number 6 shirt for Rapid Vienna in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Raux-Yao’s contractual situation in Vienna remains unclear, with no public information on when his current deal expires. That uncertainty has fuelled suggestions that he could become available at a reduced fee or potentially move on as a free agent if his contract is close to running down, further strengthening Lens’ interest.
Standing at 1.97m, the Pontoise-born defender fits the profile of a physically dominant central defender, and his dual nationality adds an additional dimension for clubs monitoring his long-term international prospects. He joined Rapid Vienna after spells elsewhere in Europe, and his performances in Austria’s top flight have coincided with his market value stabilising at around the €3.50m mark, as listed by Transfermarkt.
Recent data lists Raux-Yao as part of Rapid Vienna’s first-team set-up, though specific match details – including opponents, dates, scorelines and individual contributions – have not been documented in the provided information. What is clear is that his stock has risen enough to attract attention from a major Ligue 1 club.
If the move to Lens materialises, it would mark a significant step in Raux-Yao’s career, offering the chance to establish himself in one of Europe’s top leagues and potentially reshape his reputation from solid Bundesliga performer to a key defensive figure in French football.
